Addressing the Burden of Multiple Daily Insulin Injections in Type 2 Diabetes with Insulin Pump Technology: A Narrative Review
Diana Brixner, Steven V. Edelman, Ray Sieradzan, James R. Gavin
Abstract
The growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains a leading health concern in the US. Despite new medications and technologies, glycemic control in this population remains suboptimal, which increases the risk of poor outcomes, increased healthcare resource utilization, and associated costs. This article reviews the clinical and economic impacts of suboptimal glycemic control in patients on basal-bolus insulin or multiple daily injections (MDI) and discusses how new technologies, such as tubeless insulin delivery devices, referred to as "patch pumps", have the potential to improve outcomes in patients with T2D.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineGlycemicInsulinDiabetes mellitusType 2 diabetesInsulin pumpType 1 diabetesIntensive care medicinePopulationNarrative reviewInsulin deliveryInternal medicineEnvironmental healthEndocrinologyDiabetes Management and ResearchDiabetes Treatment and ManagementDiabetes and associated disorders