Practical use of Insulin : Type 2 Diabetes

A number of landmark randomized clinical trials established that insulin therapy reduces microvascular complications . In addition, recent follow-up data from the U.K. Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) suggests that early insulin treatment also lowers macrovascular risk in type 2 diabetes ....

• Insulin initiation is often a challenge for non-specialist doctors, stemming from doubts about insulin types, timing, and dosage. However, it mainly requires an understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Familiarity with 3-4 common insulin types is recommended for building confidence.