How many people inject insulin? UK estimates from 1991 to 2010.

摘要: Aims: We set out to estimate the prevalence rate of insulin use in UK population, total number people who insulin, proportion users with type 1 and 2 diabetes changes between 1991 2010. Methods: Patients receiving prescriptions for were identified Clinical Practice Research Datalink attributed a diagnosis or diabetes. The annual was calculated applied population data. Results: crude increased from 2.43 (95% CI 2.38–2.49) per 1000 6.71 (6.64–6.77) 2010. largest change an increase 0.67 (0.64–0.70) 4.34 (4.29–4.39) population. absolute using 137 000 (121 000–155 000) 421 000 (400 000–444 000) taking alone (as against combination oral agents) decreased 97% first decade 37% second. Conclusion: trebled 2010, largely due considerable insulin.