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Insulin Lipohypertrophy

Pathophysiology and prevention of subcutaneous lipohypertrophy from repetitive injection at same sites.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
insulin complication clinical

Insulin Lipohypertrophy

Overview

Pathophysiology and prevention of subcutaneous lipohypertrophy from repetitive injection at same sites.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameInsulin Lipohypertrophy

Mechanism of Action

Repeated trauma and lipogenic effect of insulin cause local adipose hypertrophy affecting absorption.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameInsulin Lipohypertrophy
CategoryPeptide Drugs

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