Synonyms for
Insulin
Definition
Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of sugar in the blood.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- insulin resistance
- insulin therapy
- insulin injection
- insulin dependent
- insulin pump
- insulin levels
- insulin production
Word family
Usage note
Insulin is a specific hormone produced by the pancreas. It is not typically used metaphorically, and direct antonyms are limited to substances with opposing physiological effects.
Example sentences
- The doctor prescribed insulin to help control my blood sugar levels.
- People with diabetes sometimes need to inject insulin into their bodies.
- Insulin is produced by the pancreas.
- Without insulin, the body cannot properly use the energy from food.
- Some people have a hard time producing enough insulin.
Quotes
"Insulin is not a cure for diabetes; it is a treatment. It enables the diabetic to burn sufficient carbohydrates, so that proteins and fats may be added to the diet in sufficient quantities to provide energy for the economic burdens of life." - Frederick Grant Banting
"The discovery of insulin was one of the greatest events in medical history." - Elliott P. Joslin
"Insulin is a life-saving drug, and it is essential that people with diabetes have access to affordable insulin at all times." - Bernie Sanders