insulin
noun
in·su·lin
ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lən 
: a protein pancreatic hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans that is essential especially for the metabolism of carbohydrates and the regulation of glucose levels in the blood and that when insufficiently produced results in diabetes mellitus
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As the 10 units of insulin started to run out, the warning alarm on Bach’s insulin pump started sounding.
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Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
And the cost of insulin has already been capped at $35 per month for Medicare recipients, which Harris now wants all Americans with insurance to benefit from.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Helene’s destruction created a major problem for people dependent on insulin, power wheelchairs, oxygen CPAP machines for sleep apnea, or home dialysis equipment.
—Kim Dinan, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
The pharmacy squeeze At a time when the federal government is suing the primary drug market’s middlemen, the pharmacy benefit managers — with the Federal Trade Commission alleging inflated prices on drugs like insulin — some are pointing the finger at the PBMs for the pharmacy deserts.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
And the cost of insulin has already been capped at $35 per month for Medicare recipients, which Harris now wants all Americans with insurance to benefit from.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Helene’s destruction created a major problem for people dependent on insulin, power wheelchairs, oxygen CPAP machines for sleep apnea, or home dialysis equipment.
—Kim Dinan, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
The pharmacy squeeze At a time when the federal government is suing the primary drug market’s middlemen, the pharmacy benefit managers — with the Federal Trade Commission alleging inflated prices on drugs like insulin — some are pointing the finger at the PBMs for the pharmacy deserts.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
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insulin
noun
in·su·lin
ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lən
: a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and is necessary for the normal use of glucose by the body
Medical Definition
insulin
noun
in·su·lin
ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lən
: a protein hormone that is synthesized in the pancreas from proinsulin and secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, that is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues, by promoting its conversion into glycogen, fatty acids, and triglycerides, and by reducing the release of glucose from the liver, and that when produced in insufficient quantities results in diabetes mellitus see iletin
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