Common Problems Encountered in Insulin Management

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This session describes the physiological basis of insulin replacement and the commonly used insulin regimens. Practical issues in insulin management are illustrated in case histories and the significance of insulin therapy in relation to driving is reviewed. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: 1. Describe normal insulin physiology including understanding basal and prandial insulin secretion 2. List common insulin regimens including bedtime basal insulin, twice daily pre-mixed and basal bolus regimens 3. List commonly used injection devices, how to titrate insulin doses and the significance of rotating injection sites