Accurate Insulin Decisions

Accurate Insulin DecisionsDetermining whether your patient could benefit from mealtime insulin can be difficult. While there are a number of indicators that may signal that it’s time for your patient to move beyond basal insulin, there are many factors to consider when deciding to make this transition. The following decision support tools will help you think through whether this treatment approach would help your patient. Resources to determine if the treatment approach is working and when it may be time to refer to an endocrinologist or diabetes educator can also be found below.

Patient resources on how to set achievable goals to keep your body healthy and the importance of avoiding low blood sugar when on insulin can be found here.

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Join our endocrine community and become a member! Only members receive access to a variety of member benefits that will enhance your career. If your membership has lapsed, rejoin today so that you can continue to receive your membership benefits.

Join our endocrine community and become a member! Only members receive access to a variety of member benefits that will enhance your career. If your membership has lapsed, rejoin today so that you can continue to receive your membership benefits.

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For 100 years, the Endocrine Society has been at the forefront of hormone science and public health. Read about our history and how we continue to serve the endocrine community.