Review Article

Emerging Technology in Diabetes Mellitus Glucose Monitoring and New Insulins

Authors: RAYMOND L. REYNOLDS MD, DENNIS G. KAROUNOS MD

Abstract

&NA; Modern diabetes management requires intensive self‐monitoring of blood glucose levels, often coupled with a multicomponent insulin program. Recent advances include alternate site blood glucose testing devices, which facilitate more frequent sampling by individuals with diabetes. Continuous glucose monitoring through interstitial fluid analysis is now available and appears to give a more representative picture of the glycemic variations typical for type 1 diabetes. Recombinant DNA technology has led to the development of new insulin analogs that provide more physiologic insulin delivery. Inhaled and oral insulin formulations may replace multiple injections in future insulin therapy regimens.

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