Long Acting Insulins - Classification and Types of Insulin

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INSULIN THERAPY

Long Acting: Ultralente (Fig.6): Long-acting (ultralente) insulin takes 6 to 14 hours to start working. It has no peak or a very small peak 10 to 16 hours after injection. It stays in the blood between 20 and 24 hours.

Fig 6: Peak and Duration of Action of Long Acting Insulins

Peak and Duration of Action of Long Acting Insulins

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Congenital Hypothyroidism in Children

Hypothyroidism is the commonest endocrine problem in children. Thyroid hormones play a role in biologic processes of practically all organs of the body. Lack of thyroid hormones lead to slowing of body metabolic rate with decreased maturation of all the organs. Hypothyroid state right from birth is known as congenital hypothyroidism. If not detected early, it can lead to delayed development and even mental retardation.

Congenital hypothyroidism can occur due to a variety of causes and include:

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