Abstract
There has been 100 years of research detailing the role of insulin in glucose, protein and free fatty acid metabolism. We explore the learnings though evolution and changes in management with an understanding of how it has impacted the care of people with diabetes. The discrimination endured is described and recent advances to empower and counter this are highlighted.
Keywords:
evolution; insulin; type 1 diabetes.
© 2021 The Authors. Diabetic Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Diabetes UK.
Publication types
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Historical Article
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Biomedical Research / history*
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Blood Glucose / metabolism*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / history*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / blood
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / history*
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History, 20th Century
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Humans
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Hypoglycemic Agents / history
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Hypoglycemic Agents / pharmacology
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Insulin / history*
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Insulin / pharmacokinetics
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Internal Medicine / history*
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Lipid Metabolism*
Substances
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Blood Glucose
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Insulin