Insulin definition

Insulin means a preparation of the active principle of the pancreas, used therapeutically in diabetes and sometimes in other conditions.
Insulin means a peptide hormone secreted from pancreatic - cells that removes glucose from the blood by stimulating glucose uptake and utilization by fat, muscle and liver cells;
Insulin means a prescription drug that contains insulin.

Examples of Insulin in a sentence

  • Insulin will be treated as a prescription drug subject to a separate copay for each type prescribed.

  • Insulin pumps and glucose meters are covered under the Durable Medical Equipment Benefit.

  • Insulin dependent diabetics must carry extra supplies of insulin (as this medication cannot be obtained in some destinations), regulators, applicators, storage and refrigeration equipment, as well as any necessary supplements.

  • Insulin pump supplies are covered under the Medical Supplies Benefit.

  • Insulin syringes, disposable pen delivery systems for insulin administration.


More Definitions of Insulin

Insulin means a preparation of the active principle of the pancreas, used therapeutically in dia- betes and sometimes in other conditions.
Insulin means human insulin and analogs and derivatives thereof.
Insulin means a hormone which lowers blood sugar,
Insulin means a prescription drug that contains insulin and is used to
Insulin means insulin as further described in Schedule 2;
Insulin means the same as that term is defined in Section 49-20-421.
Insulin means the same as that term is defined in Section 26-47-101.