Revista de la Sociedad Argentina de Diabetes (Apr 2015)

RECOMMENDATIONS ON TECHNIQUES OF INSULIN INJECTION AND TRITATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

  • Víctor Commendatore,
  • Cristina Faingold,
  • Gustavo Frechtel,
  • Graciela Fuente,
  • Amelia Linari,
  • Carla Musso,
  • Miriam Tonietti

DOI
https://doi.org/10.47196/diab.v49i1.194
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 49, no. 1
pp. 13 – 31

Abstract

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Introduction: given the existence of significant limitations that may influence the injection technique and, therefore the evolution of the treatment of diabetes mellitus these recommendations were performed, which were adapted culturally to our country. Material and methods: A literature review linked to insulin injection techniques, forms of titration, and use of other injectable drugs such as glucagon and GLP-1 analogs was performed. Therapeutic barriers to insulin therapy and the role of education on this subject within the attending healthcare team. Conclusions: There is a wide range of insulins and analogues available. It is the responsibility of the healthcare team to know their characteristics and make the most appropriate indications to achieve glycemic targets set for each individual patient, decrease the risk of complications associated with the disease and contribute the best possible quality of life for all people with DM.

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