| Topic: | Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: | Insulin Therapy. |
| Author: | Kennedy, F.P. |
| Source: | In: Leahy, J.L.; Clark, N.G.; Cefalu, W.T. Medical Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Monticello, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2000. p. 285-308. |
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| Abstract: | This chapter on insulin therapy is from a textbook for practicing providers and for physicians in training that offers a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of diabetes mellitus. The text outlines the most effective diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to clinical problems, rather than try to be encyclopedic in coverage. In this chapter, the author encourages physicians to become familiar in the use of insulin protocols that are best able to achieve optimal glycemic control and thus reduce complications. This approach includes educating patients in self-management of their diabetes. The author discusses insulin pharmacology, insulin preparations, factors that influence subcutaneous insulin absorption, insulin delivery systems, insulin programs, intensive insulin therapy, and adverse events from insulin therapy, including hypoglycemia, worsening retinopathy, weight gain, insulin allergy, and lipodystrophy and lipoatrophy. 1 figure. 7 tables. 18 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Insulin. Drug Therapy. Patient Care Management. Guidelines. |
| Minor Keywords: | Patient Education. SMBG. Administration and Dosage. Insulin Administration. Equipment and Supplies. Drug Effects. Patient Selection. Intensive Diabetes Management. Hypoglycemia. Physiology. Pharmacology. |
| Publication Number: | DMBK11569 |
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