Principles of Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes

In our new series, Insulin in Practice, host Dr Bob Gabbay looks at the principles of Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes; its physiological role, pharmacodynamics, and current guideline-based use.He is joined by Dr Giulio Romeo.They discuss:The role of basal insulin in normal physiology and why it matters in Type 2 diabetesGoals of basal insulin therapyWhat makes new basal insulins differentCurrent guidelines and recommendations for basal insulin therapyAlternatives to basal insulin therapyTips for safe and effective initiation and titrationDr Giulio Romeo is Associate Medical Director of the Adult Diabetes Section at Joslin Diabetes Center, and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field!Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.