Initiating insulin therapy.
Initiating insulin therapy for patients who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus presents a variety of challenges. Knowing when and how to initiate treatment, establishing realistic patient expectations, and being familiar with new approaches and combination therapies will help ensure more effective treatment.
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Jaime A
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Endocrine & Diabetes Associates of Texas, Dallas, TX 75230, USA. endodiab@medicalcitydallas.com
D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013997:Time Factors
D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin; C517652:hemoglobin A1c protein, human