Evaluating the Impact of Intensifying Treatment from Human to Analogue Insulin on Glycaemic Control and Insulin Expenditure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Siti Aisyah Hussin,
Nur Aimi Mohamad,
Mohd Khairi Othman
et al.
Abstract:Background: Achieving good glycaemic control is essential to reducing the risk of diabetes complications. Insulin is the most effective therapy for achieving good glycaemic control; however, it is associated with a higher risk of hypoglycaemia, especially with human insulin. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intensification from human to analogue insulin and its added cost. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM). Patients with type 2 diabet… Show more
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