A simple and rational twice daily insulin regime. Distinction between basal and meal insulin requirements.

Phillips, M; Simpson, RW; Holman, RR; Turner, RC

Abstract:

A new insulin regime is described, in which the primary aim is to attain normal basal plasma glucose concentrations by means of a constant insulin delivery rate from the long-acting Ultratard insulin. Additional twice daily Actrapid insulin is given to cover meals, and we have investigated this regime in 29 insulin dependent diabetics, with control assessed by admission for 24 hour profiles. Patients with low insulin requirements only need a basal insulin supplement with Ultratard insulin. Wi...

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APA Style

Phillips, M., Simpson, R. W., Holman, R. R., & Turner, R. C. (1979). A simple and rational twice daily insulin regime. Distinction between basal and meal insulin requirements. The Quarterly Journal of Medicine, 48(191), 493–506.

MLA Style

Phillips, M., et al. “A Simple and Rational Twice Daily Insulin Regime. Distinction between Basal and Meal Insulin Requirements.” The Quarterly Journal of Medicine, vol. 48, no. 191, The Quarterly journal of medicine, 1979, pp. 493–506.

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Phillips, M, RW Simpson, RR Holman, and RC Turner. 1979. “A Simple and Rational Twice Daily Insulin Regime. Distinction between Basal and Meal Insulin Requirements.” The Quarterly Journal of Medicine 48 (191): 493–506.
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