The use of insulin to improve treatment in type 2 diabetes

Nurs Times. 2005 Jul;101(28):32-4.

Abstract

Diabetes is a global problem of increasing proportions and requires adherence to tight treatment targets to prevent complications. This article focuses on the use of insulin to gain good glycaemia control in type 2 diabetes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Critical Pathways
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / nursing*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / psychology
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Insulin / therapeutic use*
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Quality of Life
  • Social Support

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin