Insulin pumps result in better blood sugar control than multiple daily injections in people with type 2 diabetes
Thursday, July 3, 2014 - 11:30
in Health & Medicine
Type 2 diabetes is usually controlled by diet and medication, but most people with advanced disease also end up needing insulin therapy to achieve control of their blood sugar. However, roughly a third of these patients struggle to achieve the right level of blood sugar control with insulin injections many times a day. The growing obesity epidemic is adding to the problem by leading to greater insulin resistance.