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Insulin Degludec
How Insulin Degludec works
Insulin Degludec is a long-acting insulin that provides consistent, all-day sugar control. It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.
Side Effects
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Injection site allergic reaction
Usage
Insulin Degludec is used in the treatment of diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Insulin Degludec?Insulin Degludec is long-acting basal insulin
Q. How does Insulin Degludec work?Insulin Degludec binds (attaches) to the human insulin receptor and performs effects actions same as human insulin. It promotes the uptake and utilization of sugar (glucose) in the body. It also stops the liver from producing more sugar. After the injection of Insulin Degludec multi-hexamers of Insulin Degludec are formed which act as store house (depots) from which small amounts of Insulin Degludec are continuously.
