Starting insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes: An individualized approach

Cleve Clin J Med. 2015 Aug;82(8):513-9. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14069.

Abstract

Because type 2 diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease, most patients eventually need insulin. When and how to start insulin therapy are not one-size-fits-all decisions but rather must be individualized. This paper reviews the indications, goals, and options for insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Hemoglobin A / analysis
  • Humans
  • Insulin / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Insulin
  • Hemoglobin A