In people with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas either produces very little or no insulin at all. Therefore, insulin will be necessary for everyone with type 1 diabetes. Although type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition, many patients must begin taking insulin as part of their natural course, particularly when oral medications fail to meet glycemic targets. The majority of endocrinologists and practicing doctors agree that starting an insulin regimen and maintaining it are frequently more difficult than one might anticipate. Most doctors occasionally encounter patients who beg for assistance in managing their blood sugar levels solely with oral medications. Doctors frequently have trouble convincing such patients to start taking insulin. Let's examine the case-based approach for initiating insulin in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Case-based scenarios of Insulin in difficult type 1 and type 2 Diabetes

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Dr. Brij Makkar

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