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What is the primary reason for delayed insulin therapy in patients with diabetes?
What is the primary reason for delayed insulin therapy in patients with diabetes?
- Insulin resistance
- High cost of insulin preparations
- Interactions with healthcare system factors (correct)
- Beta cell function
What type of insulin regimens are not suitable for insulin-naive patients?
What type of insulin regimens are not suitable for insulin-naive patients?
- Complex regimens with rapid acting and pre-mixed insulins (correct)
- Combination of basal insulin and rapid acting insulin
- Simple, one-to-four injections of basal insulin at bedtime
- Intermediate acting insulin regimens
What is the primary advantage of rapid acting insulin analogues in type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary advantage of rapid acting insulin analogues in type 2 diabetes?
- Simplified dosing regimens
- Reduced risk of hypoglycemia
- Increased efficacy (correct)
- Cost-effectiveness
What is the primary limitation of the current US diabetes treatment model?
What is the primary limitation of the current US diabetes treatment model?
What is the natural history of type 2 diabetes?
What is the natural history of type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary consideration in insulin dosing in outpatient settings?
What is the primary consideration in insulin dosing in outpatient settings?
What is the primary advantage of basal insulin dosing over NPH insulin?
What is the primary advantage of basal insulin dosing over NPH insulin?
What is the main reason patients with type 2 diabetes switch to basal insulin therapy?
What is the main reason patients with type 2 diabetes switch to basal insulin therapy?
What is the primary objective of patient-oriented type 2 diabetes care programs?
What is the primary objective of patient-oriented type 2 diabetes care programs?
What is the main factor that affects insulin dosing in patients with type 1 diabetes?
What is the main factor that affects insulin dosing in patients with type 1 diabetes?
What is the most common insulin-dosing regimen preferred by patients and MDs?
What is the most common insulin-dosing regimen preferred by patients and MDs?
What is the primary consequence of insulin dosing fraud?
What is the primary consequence of insulin dosing fraud?
What is the ultimate goal of high-quality insulin dosing?
What is the ultimate goal of high-quality insulin dosing?
Why is it important to titrate doses of oral agents or premix insulin?
Why is it important to titrate doses of oral agents or premix insulin?
What is the primary benefit of rapid-acting insulin analogues?
What is the primary benefit of rapid-acting insulin analogues?
What is the key challenge in initiating basal insulin therapy in patients who have been stable on numerous injections or premix insulin?
What is the key challenge in initiating basal insulin therapy in patients who have been stable on numerous injections or premix insulin?
