title: Clinical use of Insulin Degludec: Practical Experience and Pragmatic Suggestions.
abstract: Insulin degludec (IDeg) is an ultralong acting basal insulin. IDeg has unique pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties which allow once a daily dosage, at any time of the day. Its use is associated with a significantly lower risk of hypoglycemia. This review discusses the pragmatic use of IDeg, based on available evidence. A complete search of all nine original research papers (BEGIN® clinical trial program) pertaining to IDeg, listed in PubMed, was made to prepare this article.
authors.affiliation: Consultant (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kalra
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: Yashdeep
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Gupta
keywords: Basal insulin; Diabetes; Insulin; Insulin analog; Insulin degludec; Person-centered care; Pragmatic use
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