Effective and safe control of glycemia with insulin Apidra - the recipe for success of type 2 diabetes prophylaxis
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Current possibilities for the use of ultra-short acting insulin analogs are discussed. The importance of control of postprandial hyperglycemia is emphasized.Pharmacological properties of insulin glulisine are described with special reference to its advantage over human ultra-short acting insulin.An important characteristic of glulisine is the possibility of its efficacious use for the treatment of obese patients. The results of GINGER and CHOinternational studies suggest high efficacy and safety of glulisine used for intensive insulin therapy according to both flexible and fixed regimens.
Source: Diabetes Mellitus
Author: Elena Valer'evna Biryukova
Institution: Russian University of Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1635013886