“…4 " 6 It is noteworthy that in both of our cases the allergic reaction occurred quite early, and disappeared spontaneously on resumption of previous animal-source insulin preparations, without any previous history or subsequent occurrence of allergy. The literature is replete with reports of successful (and uneventful) transfer of insulin-dependent diabetic patients from insulin of animal sources to Humulin.…”
“…4 " 6 It is noteworthy that in both of our cases the allergic reaction occurred quite early, and disappeared spontaneously on resumption of previous animal-source insulin preparations, without any previous history or subsequent occurrence of allergy. The literature is replete with reports of successful (and uneventful) transfer of insulin-dependent diabetic patients from insulin of animal sources to Humulin.…”
We report a patient who suffered from a severe local allergic reaction to human insulin and who developed a systemic allergic reaction, in spite of prior desensitisation. Therapeutic options are discussed.
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