| Topic: | diabetes (dm) |
| Title: | Diabetes and New Insulins. |
| Author: | Inzucchi, S.; Rolla, A.; Umpierrez, G., eds. |
| Source: | Chevy Chase, MD: Hormone Foundation. 2007. 1 p. |
| Availability: | Available from Hormone Foundation. 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 900, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Phone: 1-800-467-6663. Email: hormone@endo-society.org. Website: www.hormone.org. Price: Available free of charge on website. |
| Abstract: | This brief fact sheet reviews some of the new insulins that are available to help treat diabetes, a disease characterized by blood glucose levels that are higher than normal. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin. The fact sheet first outlines the three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. The fact sheet then answers common questions about how diabetes is treated, the different types of insulins, the differences between mealtime or bolus insulin and basal insulin, and the new insulin preparations, including insulin analogs and inhaled insulin. The fact sheet concludes with a section of practical strategies for incorporating this information into one’s daily diabetes care. Readers are referred to the Hormone Foundation’s website at www.hormone.org and other resources for more information. The fact sheet is also available in Spanish. 4 references. |
| Format: | Factsheet |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Insulin. Drug Therapy. Drug Effects. Administration and Dosage. Blood Glucose. |
| Minor Keywords: | Patient Education. Hyperglycemia. Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes. Hypoglycemia. Basal Insulin. Bolus Insulin. Inhaled Insulin. |
| Publication Number: | DMDC11931 |
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