noun, Biochemistry. 1. a pigment containing melanin, found in bird feathers. Origin of eumelanin. eu- + melanin.
1 In the United States, rapid-acting insulin, Lyspro (humalog) is mixed with NPH in a 50:50 (50% NPH and 50% insulin Lyspro) and 75:25 (75% NPH and 25% insulin Lyspro) ratio.  Insulin/Aspart (Novolog) combinations also are available as 70:30 mixtures (70% NPH, 30% insulin aspart).
Importantly, Basaglar offers another insulin option for people with diabetes â one that comes at a lower cost and with very similar glucose-lowering effects compared to Lantus. It is available in a disposable, pre-filled pen (called the KwikPen) and is approved for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.