[Insulin therapy of diabetes]

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2016 Apr:128 Suppl 2:S54-61. doi: 10.1007/s00508-015-0925-1.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Hyperglycemia contributes to morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. Thus, reaching treatment targets with regard to control of glycemia is a central goal in the therapy of diabetic patients. The present article represents the recommendations of the Austrian Diabetes Association for the practical use of insulin according to current scientific evidence and clinical studies.

Keywords: Dosage; Insulin therapy; Regimen.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Austria
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / prevention & control*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Hyperglycemia / drug therapy*
  • Hyperglycemia / prevention & control*
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Insulin / administration & dosage*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin