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  • Title: Patterns and trends in insulin intensification among patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review.
    Author: Polinski JM, Connolly JG, Curtis BH, Seeger JD, Gaskins K, Perez M, Smith BF, Shrank WH.
    Journal: Prim Care Diabetes; 2014 Jul; 8(2):101-9. PubMed ID: 24275103.
    Abstract:
    Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) diagnoses are skyrocketing, making treatment of this disease an increasing focus of primary care visits. Guidelines recommend insulin intensification over time to achieve HbA1c targets. We conducted a systematic review regarding patterns and trends of insulin intensification and barriers to intensification. Providers across primary and specialty care settings often did not intensify insulin regimens despite patients' clinical status. Even among progressed patients, HbA1c values remained high. The paucity of available studies prevented a comprehensive understanding of patterns and trends in insulin intensification. Such information is needed to assess the quality of pharmacologic care for patients with T2DM.
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