Insulin therapy for the non-specialist physician.
Clin Med (Lond)
; 21(4): e323-e326, 2021 07.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1357649
ABSTRACT
Insulin is required for all people living with type 1 diabetes, and may be required in nearly half of those with type 2 diabetes. It is a complex drug, manufactured in several forms and utilised in various regimens and devices. There is evidence that non-specialist professionals lack confidence in insulin therapy and, in addition, insulin-related prescribing errors are common in hospital care. In this article, I summarise commonly used insulin regimens, along with indications and safety considerations when prescribing insulin therapy.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Physicians
/
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
/
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Med (Lond)
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Clinmed.2021-0266
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS