This handbook provides physicians, clinicians, and educators with the indispensible, reliable information they need to successfully initiate and maintain insulin therapy in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Now in its sixth edition, Practical Insulin has been revised and updated to reflect the latest American Diabetes Association Standards of Care in Diabetes.
Inside, you’ll find information about currently available insulin products, delivery methods, injection regimens, dose calculations, and more. With this guide, you can make improved glycemic control an achievable reality for the people with diabetes in your care.
Insulin Administration and Use Considerations Available to Purchase
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Published:2023
"Insulin Administration and Use Considerations", Practical Insulin: A Handbook for Prescribing Providers
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When selecting an individualized insulin regimen for a person with diabetes, there are a variety of factors to consider. Such factors include, but are not limited to cost and access considerations, self-management capabilities, and person-specific treatment goals. On a product level, individual insulin products are available in a variety of different delivery devices and have different recommendations for storage and use. Table 3 provides a summary of current insulin product availability and storage recommendations from the manufacturers. This section will discuss several insulin use considerations, including the selection of an insulin delivery method, key counseling regarding injection technique, and insulin storage recommendations.
