INSULIN THERAPY CURRENT CONCEPTS

Well-conceived to meet the clinicians needs in optimizing the use of insulin in managing diabetes. Contains 11 chapters covering history physiology pharmacokinetics insulin analogs newer delivery devices insulin pump therapy emergencies and practical situations in type 1 and type 2 Diabetes.Describe the usage of insulin delivery devices in modern day management of diabetes with evidences.Table of Contents: 1. The History of Insulin Therapy 2. Physiology of Insulin Secretion and Action 3. Insulin Types and Pharmacokinetics 4. Insulin Analogs 5. Advances in Insulin Delivery Devices 6. Insulin Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes 7. Initiation and Intensification of Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes 8. Insulin Therapy for Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State 9. Insulin Therapy in Hospitalized Patients 10. Insulin Therapy in Special Situations 11. Adverse Effects of Insulin Treatment Appendix 1: Storage of Insulin Appendix 2: Insulin Injection Sites Appendix 3: Injection Technique Needle Reuse and Needle Disposal Appendix 4: Guidelines on Safe Use of Insulin in Hospital Appendix 5: Peri-operative and Peri-procedure Orders for Type 2 Diabetes Patients Undergoing Surgery Under GA (e.g. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) Appendix 6: Peri-operative and Peri-procedure Orders for Type 2 Diabetes for Procedures Under Regional Anesthesia When NPO for Less than Half Day Appendix 7: Glucose Monitoring Chart for Patients on Subcutaneous Insulin Index