Hot Topics in Primary Care: Innovations in Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

J Fam Pract. 2015 Dec;64(12 Suppl):S48-53.

Abstract

Insulin formulations have undergone significant improvements in recent decades. While insulin is a recommended treatment option across the spectrum of treatment for patients with T2DM, unmet clinical needs remain. Three insulin formulations were recently approved in the United States and others are in late-stage development with features that address one or more of these unmet clinical needs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Insulin, Long-Acting / therapeutic use*
  • Insulin, Short-Acting / therapeutic use*
  • Primary Health Care / methods

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin, Long-Acting
  • Insulin, Short-Acting