nounfemininepl: insulinas
insulina
1. A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by enabling cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream
Patients with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections to manage their blood sugar.
Pacientes com diabetes tipo 1 precisam de injeções de insulina para controlar o açúcar no sangue.
2. A pharmaceutical preparation of this hormone used as a medication to treat diabetes
She administers her insulin before meals using a pen injector.
Ela administra sua insulina antes das refeições usando uma caneta injetora.
In Brazil, insulin is a critical medication widely discussed in public health initiatives, as diabetes is a significant health concern. The term 'insulina' is universally understood in medical and lay contexts. In the USA, insulin access and cost have become major public health and political issues, with many Americans traveling to other countries for affordable insulin.
Related Idioms & Phrases
insulin shock - a medical emergency caused by dangerously low blood sugar
insulin resistance - a condition where cells do not respond properly to insulin
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