Principles of Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes

In our new series, Insulin in Practice, host Dr Bob Gabbay looks at the principles of Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes; its physiological role, pharmacodynamics, and current guideline-based use.

He is joined by Dr Giulio Romeo.

They discuss:

• The role of basal insulin in normal physiology and why it matters in Type 2 diabetes

• Goals of basal insulin therapy

• What makes new basal insulins different

• Current guidelines and recommendations for basal insulin therapy

• Alternatives to basal insulin therapy

• Tips for safe and effective initiation and titration

Dr Giulio Romeo is Associate Medical Director of the Adult Diabetes Section at Joslin Diabetes Center, and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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