Chemistry of Insulin

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The Chemistry of Insulin

C257H383N65O77S6
C=257
H=383
N=65
0=77
S=6
Molecular Weight:

5733.49

​Chemical Formula for Insulin

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​C257H383N65O77S6

Molecular Structure for Insulin

Multiple Choice

What is the chemical formula for insulin?

• C257H383N65O77S6
• NaCl
• C2H5OH
• C6H12O6

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular weight of insulin?

• Approximately 5752.50 g/mol

• Approximately 5733.49 g/mol

• Approximately 3000.25 g/mol

• Approximately 4522.37 g/mol

Works within 15 minutes to work
Lasts 15 minutes.

​​Novolog

​Works within 1-2 hours
Lasts 12 hours

​​Novolin

​Works within 2-4 hours.
Lasts 24 hours.

​​Levenmir

​Inhaled Insulin
Works within 12-15 minutes
Lasts 3 hours

​​Afrezza

Open Ended

What are the 4 types of insulin discussed in the power point?

Roles of Insulin

​Insulin

-It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
-Controls Blood Sugar Levels:
-Helps transport amino acids into cells.
-Helps with growth and tissue repair.

Open Ended

What four roles does insulin play in to help the human body?

People who Need Insulin

​Insulin Produced in Labs

-Diabetics: Their pancreas does not produce enough insulin.
-Hyper Glycemic: Blood Sugar is always high (Above 120 or A1C=Above 6.0).
High Blood Sugar can lead to: Blindness, Amputation, and Heart Attacks. (Dizziness, Fatigue, Dehydration, and Constant Urination)

Multiple Choice

Blood sugar above 120 after fasting for 2hrs is considered high.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

High Blood Sugar can lead too...

• Diabetes complications such as heart disease, amputation, and blindness

• Increased energy levels and improved mood.
• Enhanced immune system function.
• Improved digestion and breaking down sugars.

Multiple Choice

What organ is responsible for producing insulin?

• Kidneys
• Pancreas
• Spleen
• Liver

Multiple Choice

An A1C over...is considered high

• 5.0%
• 730%

• 4.5%

• 6.0%