What is Humulin L (insulin zinc)?
Insulin is a hormone naturally produced by the pancreas. Insulin enables the body to use the sugar in food as a source of energy. When the body does not produce enough insulin, or when the insulin produced by the body is not effective enough, the condition is called diabetes mellitus. This condition allows sugar levels in the blood to become very high. Diabetics must use man-made insulin or insulin that comes from pigs (which is very similar to human insulin) to lower these high blood sugar levels. Insulin zinc is used is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Insulin zinc may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
