title: A Review of Insulin for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.
abstract: Insulin is commonly used in the treatment of diabetes in the home care setting. Understanding the wide variety of insulin preparations available will assist the clinician in guiding people with diabetes and their caregivers through the complexities of self-care and promote safe and optimal glucose control. The purpose of this article is to review the various available insulin preparations and discuss their use in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
authors: Barbara Freeland, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CDE, is a Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Margo S. Farber, PharmD, is Director, Drug Information Service, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
authors: Barbara
authors: B
authors: Freeland
authors: Margo S
authors: MS
authors: Farber
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D049528:Insulin, Long-Acting / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin; D049528:Insulin, Long-Acting