A review of insulin and insulin regimens in type 2 diabetes

We have reviewed the various insulins available in the South African market, together with the modes of action of each of the formulations. The insulin groups discussed include the Basal insulins, the bolus or prandial insulins, and the premixed insulins. Furthermore, an approach to the designing of...

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Main Authors: S. Joshi, P. Joshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2009-04-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1289
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description We have reviewed the various insulins available in the South African market, together with the modes of action of each of the formulations. The insulin groups discussed include the Basal insulins, the bolus or prandial insulins, and the premixed insulins. Furthermore, an approach to the designing of an insulin regimen is discussed, and comments made on how to further intensify therapy depending on the response experienced. Oral hypoglycaemic agent failure is defined by an HbA 1C measurement that exceeds 7%, which is a definitive call for further therapy with insulin in type 2 diabetes.
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spelling doaj-art-928c94d457744b3ea95d7fab9f7d5c862025-08-20T03:47:10ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042009-04-0151210.1080/20786204.2009.108738201057A review of insulin and insulin regimens in type 2 diabetesS. Joshi0P. Joshi1Diabetes Care Centre, Louis Pasteur Medical Centre, PretoriaDiabetes Care Centre, Louis Pasteur Medical Centre, PretoriaWe have reviewed the various insulins available in the South African market, together with the modes of action of each of the formulations. The insulin groups discussed include the Basal insulins, the bolus or prandial insulins, and the premixed insulins. Furthermore, an approach to the designing of an insulin regimen is discussed, and comments made on how to further intensify therapy depending on the response experienced. Oral hypoglycaemic agent failure is defined by an HbA 1C measurement that exceeds 7%, which is a definitive call for further therapy with insulin in type 2 diabetes.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1289type 2 diabetes mellitusinsulinhyperglycaemia
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insulin
hyperglycaemia
title A review of insulin and insulin regimens in type 2 diabetes
title_full A review of insulin and insulin regimens in type 2 diabetes
title_fullStr A review of insulin and insulin regimens in type 2 diabetes
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insulin
hyperglycaemia
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