The type of insulin is really not a concern since the implant is manufactured to evenly release 2 units of insulin every 24 hours for at least 40 days. From the manufacturer's site:
Composition: Insulin & Palmitic Acid Micro-Crystals
Weight: 26 ± 2 mg per implant
Dimension: 2 mm in diameter, 7 mm in length (Insertable by a 12G Hypodermic Needle)
Release Rate: ~2 U/24 hour/implant for >40 days, subcutaneously (erodible in vivo)
Indication: For Laboratory Research with Diabetic Animals
It is like the additive to regular insulin is Palmitic Acid Micro-Crystals sort of like the additive to PZI insulin is protamine zinc. This implant was discussed on the old board a couple of years ago.
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