糖尿病教育权威英文3_2Insulin.pptVIP

Pharmacological managementInsulin Section 3 | Part 2 of 3 Curriculum Module III-3 | Insulin Insulin Insulin action Increases glucose uptake, particularly in muscle, liver and adipose tissue Suppresses glucose output from the liver Increases formation of fat Inhibits breakdown of fats Promotes amino-acid uptake and prevents protein breakdown Indications for insulin therapy Type 1 diabetes Women with diabetes who become pregnant or are breastfeeding Transiently in type 2 diabetes in special situations In type 2 diabetes, inadequately controlled on glucose-lowering medicines (secondary failure)