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What is the primary concern associated with insulin therapy?
What is the primary concern associated with insulin therapy?
- Resistance to oral agents
- Inadequate understanding of insulin dosing
- Hypoglycemia and morbidity (correct)
- Fear of needle stick injuries
According to the joint statement from the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, when should insulin therapy be initiated?
According to the joint statement from the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, when should insulin therapy be initiated?
- When patients fail to achieve their glycemic target (correct)
- When patients achieve their glycemic target
- When patients experience hypoglycemia
- When patients are prescribed oral agents
What was the outcome of using a nurse facilitator to implement insulin initiation protocols in a UK study?
What was the outcome of using a nurse facilitator to implement insulin initiation protocols in a UK study?
- Insulin prescribing increased fourfold (correct)
- Insulin prescribing decreased by 25%
- Insulin prescribing remained unchanged
- Insulin prescribing decreased by 50%
Why are general practitioners often reluctant to initiate insulin therapy?
Why are general practitioners often reluctant to initiate insulin therapy?
What is the primary goal of educating healthcare professionals about insulin therapy?
What is the primary goal of educating healthcare professionals about insulin therapy?
What is the classification of insulin according to Diabetes UK and the American Diabetes Association?
What is the classification of insulin according to Diabetes UK and the American Diabetes Association?
What is the major concern about insulin dosing in healthcare professionals?
What is the major concern about insulin dosing in healthcare professionals?
Why is it important for healthcare professionals to understand insulin dosing?
Why is it important for healthcare professionals to understand insulin dosing?
What is the primary goal of multiple insulin dosing regimens?
What is the primary goal of multiple insulin dosing regimens?
What is the role of the American Diabetes Association in insulin dosing?
What is the role of the American Diabetes Association in insulin dosing?
What is the significance of a partnership between patients and healthcare providers in insulin dosing?
What is the significance of a partnership between patients and healthcare providers in insulin dosing?
What is the effect of diabetes education on glycemic control for patients with diabetes?
What is the effect of diabetes education on glycemic control for patients with diabetes?
Why is continued monitoring and reinforcement of understanding how to take insulin important?
Why is continued monitoring and reinforcement of understanding how to take insulin important?
What is the benefit of achieving near-normoglycemia through proper insulin dosing and glucose monitoring?
What is the benefit of achieving near-normoglycemia through proper insulin dosing and glucose monitoring?
What is the significance of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS)?
What is the significance of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS)?
What is the importance of healthcare professionals in insulin dosing?
What is the importance of healthcare professionals in insulin dosing?
