Insulin Therapy

Provides how-to guidelines for inpatient and outpatient insulin therapy in children and adults and during pregnancy and in hyperglycemic emergencies. Evaluating strategies for the management of types 1 and 2 diabetes, this reference explores the pharmacokinetics of insulin and insulin programs as well as the latest glucose self-monitoring equipment and assessment strategies to achieve optimal glycemic control and reduce the occurrence of complications including retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, and cardiovascular disease.