The case for insulin treatment early in type 2 diabetes

The case for insulin treatment early in type 2 diabetes

Most patients with type 2 diabetes ultimately need insulin therapy. This paper presents the case for starting insulin therapy sooner rather than later, preferably without oral drugs and in a "basal/bolus" regimen consisting of a daily dose of a long-acting insulin for basal coverage plus p...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine 2004-05, Vol.71 (5), p.385-386
1. Verfasser: Palumbo, Pasquale J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - drug therapy
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - physiopathology
Disease Progression
Drug Administration Schedule
Humans
Hypoglycemic Agents - therapeutic use
Insulin - therapeutic use
Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:Most patients with type 2 diabetes ultimately need insulin therapy. This paper presents the case for starting insulin therapy sooner rather than later, preferably without oral drugs and in a "basal/bolus" regimen consisting of a daily dose of a long-acting insulin for basal coverage plus preprandial doses of a short-acting insulin.
ISSN:0891-1150
1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.71.5.385