| Topic: | Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: | Insulin Therapy. |
| Author: | Edelman, S.V.; Henry, R.R. |
| Source: | In: Edelman, S.V. and Henry, R.R. Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes. Caddo, OK: Professional Communications, Inc. 2002. p. 121-148. |
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| Abstract: | This chapter on the use of insulin therapy is from a handbook for primary care providers that offers a concise overview of the diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes. Insulin therapy most commonly is reserved for patients who have failed an adequate trial of diet, exercise, and oral antidiabetes agents. However, institution of insulin therapy is commonly delayed inappropriately in patients failing oral antidiabetes agents. The authors encourage early use of insulin soon after it is evident that oral antidiabetes agents are failing. The authors focus on the different insulin regimens commonly used to normalize glucose levels and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c, a measure of blood glucose levels over time) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Topics include selecting an insulin preparation, the application of intensive insulin therapy, combination therapy, multiple injection regimens, insulin pump therapy, alternative insulin delivery systems, complications of insulin therapy, and the use of islet cell transplantation. 2 figures. 5 tables. 5 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Type 2 Diabetes. Drug Therapy. Patient Care Management. Insulin. |
| Minor Keywords: | Delivery of Health Care. Administration and Dosage. Drug Effects. Glycosylated Hemoglobin. Monitoring. Insulin Pumps. Intensive Diabetes Management. Prevention. |
| Publication Number: | DMBK10585 |
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