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diabetes (dm) |
| Title: |
Treatment of Diabetes With Insulin. |
| Author: |
Liatis, S. |
| Source: |
IN: Katsilambros, N., et al. Diabetes in Clinical Practice: Questions and Answers From Case Studies. Somerset, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 2006. pp 371-408. |
| Availability: |
Available from John Wiley & Sons. One Wiley Drive, Somerset, NJ 08817. Phone: 1-800-225-5945. Email: custserv@wiley.com. Website: www.wiley.com. Price: $150 .00. |
| Abstract: |
This chapter on treating diabetes with insulin is from a book that deals with various aspects of diabetes in clinical practice, presented in the form of questions concerning diabetes diagnosis, management, and therapy, all based on real-life case studies. Topics covered include how insulin is produced commercially, the different types of insulin preparations available, insulin analogues, the speed of insulin absorption, insulin bioavailability, insulin pens and their indications, the side effects of insulin treatment, the use of an intensified insulin regimen, basal-bolus insulin regimens, recommended basal insulins, prandial insulins, dosing and administration, the use of insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes, and the use of premixed insulin preparations. The chapter presents five detailed case studies, with relevant questions posed and answered. Readers are walked through the diagnostic and patient care management process for the case studies presented; insulin dosages are noted for each. 5 figures. 16 tables. 17 references. |
| Format: |
Book Chapter |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Diabetes Mellitus. Insulin. Drug Therapy. Drug Effects. Complications. Symptoms. Patient Care Management. Case Reports. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Risk Factors. Administration and Dosage. Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes. Basal Insulin. Bolus Insulin. Patient Selection. |
| Publication Number: |
DMBK13152 |
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