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Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonah May 18, 2012. 41 Replies 0 Likes
Quick question for everyone that I can't seem to find the answer to, maybe my info hunting skills need an upgrade...but... Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin? Meaning....All things being equal,…Continue
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"NO!! A unit of insulin is measured by its weight when it's in crystaline form, not by how much it lowers blood sugar in any sort of animal or person. It is totally possible that your body metabolizes one insulin so that it does more per unit…"
Zoe replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"So glad you got the info you wanted, Uproden! It's so interesting at times that on this board we have "scientific thinkers" (of which you appear to be one), philosophical thinkers, practical/logical thinkers, spiritual thinkers,…"
Uproden replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"Kiva this is EXACTLY what I was looking for thank you so much!!! Now on to the rabbits... Lol"
MegaMinxX replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"A unit is a unit by volume - is only true when you are comparing insulins that are the same 'potency', such as U-100, which is the case with most insulins in US today.
U-100 was formulated so that it is always 100 units / ml.I think U-40…"
Tim replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"That is true, I don't think they use the rabbit method regularly anymore, but the base definition of the chemical assay method was done to be compatible with the original definition of the HYPO RABBITS."
Brunetta replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"And you play in it, Acid(LOL)?God Bless,Brunetta"
acidrock23 replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"Hypo Rabbit is a great band name!"
Brian (bsc) replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"This is from the 1960s, there has been some significant progress in the last 50 years. Today we have moved to performing chemical assays of insulin and I don't believe the hypo rabbits are used much anymore."
palomino replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"Kiva's explanation explains the long acting versions perfectly and in detail..
A unit is a unit is a unit. Long acting and short acting insulins both have, ultimately, the same job in the body. Long acting insulins act longer because they…"
Tim replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"Another review article on measuring insulin potency and defining the unit, this one from 1960. They show more ways of measuring insulin potency, still using the effect on a rabbit as the definition: Methods of Insulin Assay
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kiva replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"The answer lies with Megaminx's reply up above.
While there are relatively slightly different structural difference between the insulin molecules of one type and another they are also sufficiently the same so that one insulin for all practible…"
Uproden replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"Lots of good information here I really appreciate everyone's participation. I want to clarify one thing though my question has nothing to do with my treatment, it is hypothetical. Whoever said a unit is a unit by volume is dead on the money of…"
palomino replied to Uproden's discussion 'Is a unit of insulin a unit of insulin?'"I think I understand what you're asking, but I would not think it would be the same at all. Yes it is the same technical amount of insulin that should do the same technical job, but because it is formulated differently, it has a slower onset…"
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