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Bedtime insulin injections: an alternative regimen.

F R Hinde, D I Johnston

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Comparing bedtime versus teatime insulin injections for children with diabetes, a later injection improved glucose control at certain times but did not change overall HbA1c. Younger children may benefit most from this diabetes management approach.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Disorders

    Background:

    • Morning hyperglycemia is a common challenge in pediatric diabetes management.
    • Optimizing insulin injection timing is crucial for glycemic control in children with diabetes mellitus.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy of bedtime versus teatime insulin injections in reducing morning hyperglycemia in children.
    • To evaluate the impact of insulin injection timing on overall glycemic control and patient/parental preference.

    Main Methods:

    • A 12-month crossover study involving 16 children (aged 3-12 years) with diabetes mellitus.
    • Comparison of blood glucose levels at various time points and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) between teatime and bedtime insulin injections.

    Main Results:

    • Later (bedtime) insulin injections resulted in lower blood glucose at lunch and teatime, but higher levels at bedtime and midnight.
    • No significant overall change in glycosylated hemoglobin was observed.
    • Parents reported a preference for the convenience of later injections, despite a higher frequency of mild hypoglycemic episodes.

    Conclusions:

    • Bedtime insulin injections may offer benefits for specific glucose monitoring times in pediatric diabetes.
    • Younger children with diabetes who go to bed earlier showed improved metabolic control with later insulin injections.
    • The timing of insulin administration is a key factor in managing pediatric diabetes, with potential benefits for younger patients.

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