Special feature of glargine insulin is ?: (A) It produces a smooth peakless effect, (B) It is not suitable for once daily administration, (C) It remains souble at pH 7, (D) It can control meal time hyperglycemia
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., It produces a smooth peakless effect InsuinGlargine It is long acting biosynthetic insulin. It remains soluble at pH 4 of the formulation and precipitates at neutral pH on subcutaneous administration. Onset of action is delayed. It produces a smooth peakless effect. It is suitable for once daily administration. Low incidence of night time hypoglycemia. It does not control meal time yperglycemia.