Purpose of Insulin

Insulin Overview

Purpose of Insulin

• Required for symptomatic type 2 diabetics when diet and/or oral hypoglycemic drugs fail

• Important in managing appetites and weight loss challenges

Applications of Insulin

• Used in:

  • Acute diabetic emergencies (e.g., ketoacidosis)

  • Pregnancy

  • Peri-operative situations

  • Severe intercurrent diseases (e.g., infections, myocardial infarction, burns)

Considerations

• Anabolic effects beneficial for wasted patients with diabetic amyotrophy

• Can complicate weight loss due to appetite stimulation.