Individual stepwise intensification of insulin analogue therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Article reviews basic steps and regimens of insulin analogue therapy intensification in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Intensification of insulin therapy is commonly implemented by supplementation of basal insulin with prandial before breakfast, lunch and dinner. Updated EASD/ADA guidelines (August 2012) recommend individual stepwise intensification of T2DM insulin therapy. Application of insulin analogues simplifies diabetes training and patient self-monitoring.

Keywords

• type 2 diabetes mellitus
• insulin therapy intensification
• diabetes training
• self-monitoring
• insulin analogues