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Insulin allergy in clinical practice.

A H Skelly, A R Van Son

    The Nurse Practitioner
    |April 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Insulin allergy, a reaction to animal-source or human insulin, can affect patients. Nurse practitioners can help manage localized or systemic reactions through early diagnosis and treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Immunology
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • Insulin allergy, manifesting as localized or systemic reactions, presents a clinical challenge for healthcare providers.
    • Historically, 10-37% of patients on animal-source insulin experienced allergic reactions.
    • While advancements in purified insulins and human insulin have reduced incidence, allergic reactions remain a concern.

    Observation:

    • This article reviews the diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies for insulin allergy.
    • It includes a discussion on insulin antigenicity and the underlying immune mechanisms of insulin allergy.

    Findings:

    • Insulin allergy, though less common with modern insulins, still occurs.
    • Understanding the immune response is key to managing allergic reactions.

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    Implications:

    • Educating nurse practitioners on recognizing and treating insulin allergy can lead to earlier interventions.
    • Effective management alleviates patient burden, improving adherence to insulin therapy.