Noun
detemir (uncountable)
Synonym of insulin detemir (in mentions where the full name is rendered superfluous by the context)
Long-acting insulin analogs such as insulin glargine (brand name Lantus, made by Sanofi-Aventis ) and insulin detemir (brand name Levemir, made by Novo Nordisk ) are also used, with insulin glargine used more than insulin detemir. Source: Internet