Human insulin. Its development and clinical use

Area of Science:

• Endocrinology
• Pharmacology
• Metabolic Diseases

Background:

• Diabetes mellitus management has evolved with therapeutic advancements.
• The introduction of human insulin represents a significant development in treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the implications of human insulin availability in diabetes mellitus therapy.
• To assess the potential benefits and considerations for using human insulin in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on human insulin.
• Analysis of cost-effectiveness compared to other purified insulins.
• Assessment of known advantages and disadvantages.

Main Results:

• Human insulin is now available for diabetes mellitus treatment.
• No disadvantages are currently known.
• Human insulin is more cost-effective than other purified insulins.

Conclusions:

• Human insulin signifies a new therapeutic era for diabetes mellitus.
• Its cost-effectiveness and lack of known disadvantages support its consideration for all newly diagnosed insulin-dependent diabetics.