| Topic: | Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: | Insulin Therapy. |
| Author: | Harmel, A.P.; Mathur, R. |
| Source: | In: Harmel, A.P. and Mathur, R. Davidson's Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and Treatment. 5th ed. Orlando, FL: W.B. Saunders Company. 2004. p. 109-145. |
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| Abstract: | More types of insulin are becoming available, ranging from the traditional insulins to insulin analogues. This diversity of choice, in terms of onset and duration of action, allows use of exogenous insulin to mimic normal physiology more closely, thereby allowing for improvements in glycemic control with less hypoglycemia. This chapter on insulin therapy is from a textbook that provides readers with current information on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes, including the latest advances, medications, and research studies. The beginning of the chapter focuses on choosing the concentrations and types of insulin to use. Other characteristics of insulin preparations, such as species source and purity, are discussed later in conjunction with a description of the immunologic responses to insulin therapy. Other topics covered include insulin allergy, insulin resistance, and insulin-induced lipoatrophy. One section also considers initiation of insulin therapy in hospitalized patients. The chapter includes illustrative case reports. 10 figures. 11 tables. 109 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Patient Care Management. Drug Therapy. Insulin. Drug Effects. |
| Minor Keywords: | Hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia. Insulin Administration. Pharmacology. Case Reports. Patient Selection. Administration and Dosage. Immune System. Intensive Diabetes Management. Insulin Resistance. |
| Publication Number: | DMBK11745 |
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