Insulin regimens for T2DM Treatment option should reflect Lifestyle, general well being, ability to self-test BGs Presence of obesity Choice of device NICE recommend Continue to offer metformin if no contraindications or intolerance Review the continued need for other hypoglycaemic drugs Regimens A single daily (usually bedtime) dose of basal insulin or BD (before breakfast and evening meal) pre-mixed combinations or Basal bolus basal insulin + short or rapid acting insulin for meal times – Human NPH insulin preferred basal insulin as per NICE –
Insulin regimens for T2DM Treatment option should reflect Lifestyle, general well being, ability to self-test BGs Presence of obesity Choice of device NICE recommend Continue to offer metformin if no contraindications or intolerance Review the continued need for other hypoglycaemic drugs Regimens A single daily (usually bedtime) dose of basal insulin or BD (before breakfast and evening meal) pre-mixed combinations or Basal bolus – basal insulin + short or rapid acting insulin for meal times Human NPH insulin – preferred basal insulin as per NICE
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