Abstract

EARLY INITIATION OF INSULIN AND ITS ROLE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

G. Sowjanya1*, K. Amulya1, R. Priyanka1, K. Gayathri1, G. Ramesh2 and P. Srinivasbabu

ABSTRACT

Type 2 DM is a progressive disease characterised by the dysfunction of beta cell and insulin resistance. Dysfunction of the beta cells progression to the failure of the beta cells. Many patients with type 2 DM are managed with oral agents until developed complications. Non pharmacological approach to the treatment of type 2 DM is lifestyle modification, loss of weight, exercise and lastly insulin. This approach is carried out one by one and offered lastly insulin. Complications have developed due to the oral hypoglycaemic agents at the early initiation of insulin therapy. Therefore, it is important for clinicians to understand the importance of early initiation of insulin for glycaemic control can be achieved early and consequently prevent complications related to diabetes.

Keywords: Early insulin therapy, type 2 diabetes millitus.