Recent Advances in Insulin Therapy

Diabetes Technol Ther. 2020 Dec;22(12):929-936. doi: 10.1089/dia.2020.0065. Epub 2020 May 12.

Abstract

Insulin therapy has advanced remarkably over the past few decades. Ultra-rapid-acting and ultra-long-acting insulin analogs are now commercially available. Many additional insulin formulations are in development. This review outlines recent advances in insulin therapy and novel therapies in development.

Keywords: Basal insulin; Inhaled insulin; Insulin analog; Oral insulin; Ultra-fast acting insulin analogs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Insulin* / therapeutic use
  • Insulin, Long-Acting
  • Insulin, Regular, Human

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin
  • Insulin, Long-Acting
  • Insulin, Regular, Human