title: Intensive insulin therapy and insulin pumps.
abstract: The introduction of intensive insulin therapy can be a difficult transition for patients who have diabetes mellitus. A carefully designed treatment program will help keep patients motivated and informed. Selecting the most appropriate insulin regimen and delivery system for patients' individual needs can help patients make a smoother transition to intensive insulin therapy and improve the likelihood of long-term success.
authors: Diabetes Resource Center, Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA, USA. BBODE001@aol.com
authors: Bruce W
authors: BW
authors: Bode
mesh_terms: D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007332:Insulin Infusion Systems
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin