title: The action and uses of insulin.
abstract: Diabetes is a metabolic state consequent upon insulin deficiency, in which catabolism exceeds anabolism. Where anabolism cannot be restored by dietary or oral agents, insulin treatment is necessary.
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000378:metabolism; D005947:Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin; D005947:Glucose