Last reviewed · How we verify

Insulin Glargine 100 UNT/ML

University Hospital Tuebingen · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Insulin glargine is a long-acting basal insulin that binds to insulin receptors on cells to promote glucose uptake and reduce blood glucose levels.

Insulin glargine is a long-acting basal insulin that binds to insulin receptors on cells to promote glucose uptake and reduce blood glucose levels. Used for Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

At a glance

Generic nameInsulin Glargine 100 UNT/ML
SponsorUniversity Hospital Tuebingen
Drug classLong-acting basal insulin
TargetInsulin receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Insulin glargine is a recombinant human insulin analog modified to have a prolonged duration of action (up to 24 hours). It binds to insulin receptors on muscle, fat, and liver cells, facilitating glucose uptake and storage while suppressing hepatic glucose production. This provides steady basal insulin coverage for glycemic control in diabetes.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

Every claim on this page is sourced from regulatory or scientific primary sources. See our editorial policy for full methodology.

SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

Competitive intelligence

For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape: