The purified insulins have less proinsulin and other impurities than the other types of insulins. Proliferative Retinopathy A disease of the small blood vessels of the retina of the eye. Protein One of the three main classes of food. Proteins are made of amino acids, which are called the building blocks of the cells. The cells need proteins to grow and to mend themselves.
Protein is found in many foods such as meat, fish, poultry, and eggs.
Proteinuria Too much protein in the urine. This may be a sign of kidney damage. Purified Insulins Insulins with much less of the impure proinsulin. It is thought that the use of purified insulins may help avoid or reduce some of the problems of people with diabetes such as allergic reactions. These reagents are treated with chemicals that change color during the test.