New Insulins and Insulin Therapy [PDF]
The introduction of the so-called 'designer' insulins, the insulin analogues, has offered new opportunities in the clinical management of diabetes. Two additional new entities are close to reaching clinical practice. Linjeta™ (formally called VIAject) is not an analogue but rather a different formulation of human insulin which may give it a more rapid ...
Bolinder, Jan +2 more
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The future of insulin therapy [PDF]
Although insulin therapy was already introduced one-hundred years ago, insulin formulations are still being refined to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia and of other insulin side effects such as weight gain. This review summarises the available clinical data for some ongoing developments of new insulins and evaluates their potential for future insulin ...
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Insulin Analogues for Insulin Receptor Studies and Medical Applications [PDF]
The structure of insulin molecule was determined by Dorothy Hodgkin in 1969. Subsequently, it has been established that insulin must rearrange upon binding to its receptor (Insulin Receptor – IR).
Watson, Christopher John
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New Insulins, Biosimilars, and Insulin Therapy [PDF]
Exogenous insulin has greatly changed the outlook for patients with diabetes ever since its discovery and isolation. Yet, serious complications can result as patients experience both hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic states, even when they strictly follow an insulin regimen. Several chemically or genetically modified insulins have been developed that tune
Thomas, Danne +2 more
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Management and efficacy of intensified insulin therapy starting in outpatients [PDF]
Diabetic patients under multiple injection insulin therapy (i.e., intensified insulin therapy, IIT) usually start this treatment during hospitalization. We report here on the logistics, efficacy, and safety of IIT, started in outpatients.
Winkelmann, W. +11 more
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Blood Glucose Meter Buying Behavior of Diabetic Patients: Factors Influencing Purchase
ObjectiveTo understand the blood glucose meter buying behavior of type 2 diabetic patients with poor glycemic control (two or more HbA1c ≥ 8% during visits in one year) and identify factors influencing it.MethodsA survey was conducted among 585 diabetic ...
Bai-ling Pan +3 more
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Challenges and unmet needs in basal insulin therapy: lessons from the Asian experience [PDF]
Basal insulin therapy can improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes. However, timely initiation, optimal titration, and proper adherence to prescribed basal insulin regimens are necessary to achieve optimal glycemic control.
Sony Wibisono Mudjanarko +10 more
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for diabetes [PDF]
Objectives: To assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) compared with multiple daily injections (MDI) in the delivery of intensive insulin therapy for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Green, C. +9 more
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Data on insulin therapy refusal among type II diabetes mellitus patients in Mashhad, Iran
Insulin has been considered as a therapy option of last resort in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) management. Delay in insulin therapy is common in these patients.
Zahra Mostafavian +4 more
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Adding pioglitazone to insulin containing regimens in type 2 diabetes : systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background Type 2 diabetes is treated in a stepwise manner, progressing from diet and physical activity to oral antidiabetic agents and insulin. The oral agent pioglitazone is licensed for use with insulin when metformin is contraindicated or not ...
Waugh Norman +8 more
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