Inside Insulin: 5 Sets of Facts, Figures, and Findings

Most patients with type 2 diabetes evenutally require insulin to manage hyperglycemia and insulin intensification is the norm as beta cell function continues to decline. Prescribing insulin effectively is nuanced medicine. These 5 slides look at signs your patient is ready for insulin, and research on reduced risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia, GLP-1 agonists with basal insulin, obesity and response to biphasic insulin 50/50, and the pros and cons of premixed vs multidose insulin.