Fitting insulin regimens around lifestyle – there’s still a place for isophane insulin

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Fitting insulin regimens around lifestyle – there’s still a place for isophane insulin

Linda Bryant

Pharmacotherapy May21
A blood glucose monitoring system can provide valuable information when an insulin regimen needs altered

Maree is struggling to manage her diabetes. Recent hypoglycaemic episodes prompt a review of her insulin regimen, with a switch to intermediate-acting insulin and addition of empagliflozin proving beneficial

Key Points, Insulin regimens must be tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and blood glucose profile. There is still a place for intermediate-acting isophane ins, Pract Green w Pale Yellow