RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Daily Insulin Dose at One Year Predicts Weight Gain in People with Type 2 Diabetes Newly Treated with Insulin
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 11
SP 16
OP 17
DO 10.1177/155989771111011
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/11/16.abstract
AB Insulin therapy is an effective method of reducing blood glucose levels and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus; however, weight gain is not unusual after initiation of insulin therapy. This article discusses the factors that are predictive of weight gain in the CREDIT study: Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation in people with Type 2 Diabetes on Insulin Therapy.