Initiating Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes: Practical Steps to Optimize Glycemic Control Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD The American Journal of Medicine Volume 126, Issue 9, Pages S21-S27 (September 2013) DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2013.06.010 Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure Initiation of basal insulin regimens and self-titration algorithm. Insulin regimens should be designed taking lifestyle and meal schedule into account. The algorithm can only provide basic guidelines for initiation and adjustment of insulin. A1c = glycated hemoglobin; FPG = fasting plasma glucose. Adapted, with permission and © 2009, from Nathan et al. Diabetes Care 2009:32;193–203.37 The American Journal of Medicine 2013 126, S21-S27DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2013.06.010) Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions