title: Modern insulin therapy for type 1 diabetes mellitus.
abstract: Modern insulin therapy for Type 1 diabetes is part of a comprehensive treatment program designed to achieve and maintain blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. The insulin regimens most likely to be successful approximate physiologic insulin delivery by combining basal and meal doses. Several options are available, including constant infusion by external pump and multiple daily injection therapy. Modern therapy affords major health benefits through improved blood glucose control, as well as lifestyle benefits associated with increased flexibility and spontaneity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine (Peoria), Children's Hospital of Illinois, Peoria, Illinois 61637, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Lorenz
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007332:Insulin Infusion Systems; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012648:Self Care
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin