RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Practical Guidance on Effective Basal Insulin Titration for Primary Care Providers
JF Clinical Diabetes
JO diaclin
FD American Diabetes Association
SP 368
OP 376
DO 10.2337/cd18-0091
VO 37
IS 4
A1 Kuritzky, Louis
A1 Reid, Timothy S.
A1 Wysham, Carol H.
YR 2019
UL http://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/content/37/4/368.abstract
AB IN BRIEF Basal insulin therapy is well established for glycemic control in patients with diabetes but often is not optimally implemented, leading to poor clinical outcomes and adherence. Primary care providers can and should work together with other members of the diabetes care team to allow for effective titration of basal insulin that involves patients and their caregivers. Adequate guidance and monitoring during the titration process can minimize some of the adverse effects caused by basal insulin administration, while improving glycemic control in a timely manner.