Abasaglar® (insulin glargin): Primär verkan

Detailed Information

The primary activity of insulin, including Abasaglar (insulin glargine), is regulation of glucose metabolism.¹

Insulin and its analogues lower blood glucose levels by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake, especially by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production.¹

Insulin acts by

• inhibiting lipolysis,

• inhibiting proteolysis, and

• enhancing protein synthesis.¹

Reference

1. Abasaglar [summary of product characteristics]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands.

Glossary

Abasaglar = Abasaglar® (insulin glargine) 100 units/mL