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The poor man's insulin "pump".

G Gwinup, A N Elias

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    This study shows an alternative insulin regimen improved diabetes control in most patients. The new program uses a single morning dose of ultralente insulin and three doses of regular insulin before meals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Disorders
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Conventional insulin therapy often fails to achieve optimal glycemic control in insulin-requiring diabetes.
    • Patients with inadequately controlled diabetes may benefit from alternative insulin regimens.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of an alternative insulin regimen in patients with poorly controlled diabetes.
    • To assess improvements in glycemic control and glycosuria with the new regimen.

    Main Methods:

    • Twenty-five patients with inadequately controlled diabetes were switched to a new regimen.
    • The regimen involved a single morning dose of ultralente insulin (40-50%) and three pre-meal doses of regular insulin.

    Main Results:

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    • Marked improvement in glycemic control was observed in 23 out of 25 patients.
    • Lower fasting serum glucose concentrations and decreased glycosuria were key indicators of improved control.
    • Sustained control was achieved in 23 patients over a mean follow-up of 14 months.

    Conclusions:

    • The alternative insulin regimen significantly enhances diabetes management in patients with inadequate control on conventional therapy.
    • This regimen offers a viable option for improving glycemic control and reducing glycosuria.