Diabetes and Endocrinology

Insulin Therapy

Insulin therapy need close monitoring and a great deal of patient education, as improper administration is quite dangerous. For example, when food consumption is reduced, less insulin is required. A previously allowable dosing may be too much if less food is consumed causing a hypoglycaemia reaction if not intelligently adjusted. Exercise reduces insulin requirements as exercise increases glucose uptake by body cells whose glucose uptake is controlled by insulin, and vice versa. In addition, there are various types of insulin with varying times of onset and duration of action.
   • Short acting insulin
   • Rapid acting insulin analogs
   • Intermediate acting insulin
   • Long acting insulin