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Insulin was first discovered in---- by---

1921


Banting and Best

Insulin was obtained in pure crystalline form in --- while --- worked out the chemical structure in--

1926


Sanger


1956

Insulin

It is a simple polypeptide hormone synthesized by the beta cells of islets of langerhans which consists of cord-like groups of cells found along the pancreatic Capillary channels

As a protein, insulin consists of

51 amino acids arranged as 2 polypeptide chains viz A-chain(21 AA) and B-chain (30 AA) connected together by disulphide bonds

In the course of insulin synthesis, ---- is synthesized first

Preproinsulin is first synthesized from which proinsulin is produced

Molecular weight of insulin

6000

Preproinsulin is converted to proinsulin by

Microsomal enzymes

The specific stimulus for the secretion of insulin involves

The elevation of the circulating glucose level and to a much less extent other substrates

The B-cell membrane has specific gluco-receptors that recognises

D-glucose

Secretion of insulin from the B-cell is regulated by

-Chemical


-Hormonal(growth hormone, thyroxine, corticosteroid etc)


-Neural mechanism (sympathetic + vagal NVS)

The insulin receptors

Are located on the outside surface of the cell plasma membrane

FFA are precursors of

Ketone bodies

Side effects of insulin therapy include

Possible causes of DM

1. Insulin deficiency


2. Genetic factor


3. The risk of DM development increases with age


4. Changes in plasma levels of adrenal hormones/adrenal cortex or medulla, thyroid hormones and other hormones of the anterior pituitary. Adrenaline causes hepatic glycogenolysis (with insulin inhibition) and a transient hyperglycemia.


5. Steroid diabetes caused by over zeallous use of anti inflammatory agents- steroid(prednisolone, corticosteroids) resulting in hyperglycemia. Aspirin also has same effect


6. Thyrotoxicosis increases blood glucose level


7. Insulin resistance reduces the sensitivity of fat or muscle cells to effects of insulin

Define DM

It is a metabolic disorder in which Carb metabolism is reduced while that of protein and lipids are increased

Retinopathy in DM is due to

Appearance of a Sorbitol induced cataract in the lens of the eyes eventually lead to blindness

Ketone bodies cause

1. Hunger and polyphagia


2. Electrolyte imbalance via increased urination from polyuria


3. Dehydration


4. Increased taste...polydypsia



Severe uncontrolled diabetic ketoacidosis will eventually result in coma and Death

What is recommended for the treatment of labile and juvenile DM treatment of DM coma and ketoacidosis, pregnant diabetics and in diabetics b4 surgery

Insulin

Drug of choice when trauma occurs in a patient with unstable diabetes is

Regular insulin - Crystalline zinc insulin injection

What is the primary role of Regular insulin- crystalline zinc insulin

To supplement the intermediate and long acting insulin preparations. It is given as IV as well as IM

Insulin preparations

1. Insulin injection- regular insulin-crystalline zinc insulin. Fast acting short duration. Given iv or sc to supplement the intermediate and long acting insulin preparation.



2. Insulin zinc suspension;


Insulin zinc prompt


lente


Rapid acting insulin. Can be given sc. Used to supplement the intermediate and long acting insulin preparation.



3. Insulin (suspension) isophane. It is an intermediate acting insulin preparation whose rate of absorption from the subcutaneous sites has been delayed by conjugating the hormone with the protein- protamine .used in treatment of all diabetic states except for the initial management of diabetic ketoacidosis or diabetic emergency.


Semi lente Rapid acting insulin. Can be given sc. Used to supplement the intermediate and long acting insulin preparation. 3. Insulin (suspension) isophane. It is an intermediate acting insulin preparation whose rate of absorption from the subcutaneous sites has been delayed by conjugating the hormone with the protein- protamine .used in treatment of all diabetic states except for the initial management of diabetic ketoacidosis or diabetic emergency. 4. Insulin zinc (suspension) - lente insulin. It is an intermediate acting mixture of prompt insulin used similarly to isophane insulin suspension. 5. Insulin (suspension) protamine zinc. It is a long acting preparation whose effects have been extended by incoporating more protamine and zinc in the mixture than is found in isophane insulin suspension


lente Rapid acting insulin. Can be given sc. Used to supplement the intermediate and long acting insulin preparation. 3. Insulin (suspension) isophane. It is an intermediate acting insulin preparation whose rate of absorption from the subcutaneous sites has been delayed by conjugating the hormone with the protein- protamine .used in treatment of all diabetic states except for the initial management of diabetic ketoacidosis or diabetic emergency. 4. Insulin zinc (suspension) - lente insulin. It is an intermediate acting mixture of prompt insulin used similarly to isophane insulin suspension. 5. Insulin (suspension) protamine zinc. It is a long acting preparation whose effects have been extended by incoporating more protamine and zinc in the mixture than is found in isophane insulin suspension



- lente insulin. It is an intermediate acting mixture of prompt insulin used similarly to isophane insulin suspension.



4. Insulin zinc (suspension) - lente insulin. It is an intermediate acting mixture of prompt insulin used similarly to isophane insulin suspension. 5. Insulin (suspension) protamine zinc. It is a long acting preparation whose effects have been extended by incoporating more protamine and zinc in the mixture than is found in isophane insulin suspension


5. Insulin (suspension) protamine zinc. It is a long acting preparation whose effects have been extended by incoporating more protamine and zinc in the mixture than is found in isophane insulin suspension

Insulin therapy is usually started with

Regular insulin given SC before each major meal

The chief draw back of insulin is

That it must be given via injection

The first clinically accepted sulfonylurea is

Tolbutamide

The initial drug that used in the management of DM was

Sulfonamide because they produce hypoglycemia as adverse effect

Classification of OHA

1. Sulfonylurea


A. First generation


i. Tolbutamide


ii. Chlorpropramide



B. Second generation


i. Glibenclamide (glyburide)


ii. Glipizide


iii. Gliclazide


iv. Glimezide



2. Biguanide


Metformin



3. Alpha glucosidase inhibitor


Rosiglitazone


Pioglitazone



4. Meglitinide analog


Nateglinide


Repaglinide



5. Thiazolinediones


Acarbose


Miglitol

2 classes of OHA that improve insulin action by proving target cell response to insulin without increasing pancreatic insulin secretion are

Biguanide


Thiazolidinediones

2 classes of OHA that improve insulin action by proving target cell response to insulin without increasing pancreatic insulin secretion are

Biguanide


Thiazolidinediones