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Insulin Dosing in Developed and Developing Countries

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What is a significant challenge in developing countries regarding insulin dosing?

High cost of insulin

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge on insulin use

Patient reluctance to insulin initiation

Limited availability of insulin (correct)

Why may physicians not aggressively promote insulin to patients?

Due to the high cost of insulin

Due to the complexity of insulin regimens

Because of the lack of glycemic targets

Because patients are already taking non-prescription medications to lower glucose levels (correct)

What is a potential consequence of patients' fear of insulin regimens?

Improved glycemic control

Reduced financial burden

Impaired quality of life or hypoglycemia (correct)

Increased quality of life

What would be useful in achieving insulin dosing according to the text?

A simple algorithm that compares various regimens and has clear glycemic targets Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to tailor insulin dosing to individual or population needs?

To improve glycemic control and long-term effects Signup and view all the answers

What is a barrier to insulin initiation in developed countries?

Financial burden and reluctance to attain poorer glycemic control Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant barrier to achieving good glycemic control?

Fear of hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of insulin dosing in diabetes management?

To achieve normal or near-normal glycemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant adverse event resulting from poor insulin dosing?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the current challenge in insulin dosing?

Coordinate meal intake, exercise, and fluctuating insulin sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between the level of glycemic control and the risk of developing diabetes-related complications?

Direct correlation Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a 1% reduction in A1C on the risk of microvascular complications?

35-40% reduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in achieving good glycemic control in patients with diabetes?

Unpredictability in food consumption and glycemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of controlling post-prandial glucose in diabetes management?

It has a significant impact on long-term complications Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of diabetes educators in diabetes management?

To provide additional support and monitoring of patients' insulin therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the current trend in educational resources for general practitioners and patients about insulin?

A global trend to improve educational resources Signup and view all the answers