title: New tactics for type 2 diabetes: regimens based on intermediate-acting insulin taken at bedtime.
abstract: In type 2 diabetes mellitus, achieving normal fasting plasma glucose concentrations is probably more important than control of postprandial concentrations. It is suggested that, for some patients, treatment based on intermediate-acting insulin taken at bedtime will have more success than conventional regimens in lowering fasting, and thereby mean, plasma glucose concentrations, without causing hypoglycaemia.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Riddle
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin