title: Role of insulin in type 2 diabetes.
abstract: Insulin is the natural treatment of diabetes mellitus. It is the oldest, most potent, and natural treatment option, with unfortunately the highest risk perception. Insulin's role in type 1, GDM and secondary diabetes is like a simple hormone deficiency, viz replacement agent. However, the optimal timing and indication of use of insulin in type 2 diabetes is a matter of considerable debate. Current evidence based thinking allows some practice guidelines in the optimal timing of insulin therapy.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM & Lilavati Hospitals, Mumbai.
authors.forename: Shashank R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Joshi
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000187:drug effects; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007328:Insulin / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D018434:Sickness Impact Profile
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin