Predicting the need for insulin therapy in late onset (40-69 years) diabetes mellitus

摘要: A six-year prospective study of 144 newly diagnosed, symptomatic diabetic patients aged 40-69 years showed that 21 (15%) required insulin therapy, commencing 1-61 months after diagnosis. The plasma response to oral glucose was assessed at the time All 12 with very low peak (less than or equal 6 mU/l) therapy. Thirty-six had an intermediate (greater less 18 mU/l); these, 7 a mean weight 88% (range 73-96%) average body insulin, while 29 117% 98-158%) weight, did not. Ninety-six 2 whose weights were 96% and 100% remainder Consideration initial provides useful prediction eventual need for insulin.