Pre-mixed rapid-acting insulin 50/50 analogue twice daily is useful not only for controlling post-prandial blood glucose, but also for stabilizing the diurnal variation of blood glucose levels: switching from pre-mixed insulin 70/30 or 75/25 to pre-mixed insulin 50/50.

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  • Author(s): Tanaka M;Tanaka M; Ishii H
  • Source:
    The Journal of international medical research [J Int Med Res] 2010 Mar-Apr; Vol. 38 (2), pp. 674-80.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Sage Publications Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0346411 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0300-0605 (Print) Linking ISSN: 03000605 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Int Med Res Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Nov. 2012- : London : Sage Publications
      Original Publication: Northampton, Eng., Cambridge Medical Publications ltd.
    • Subject Terms:
      Blood Glucose/*metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/*blood ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/*drug therapy ; Glycated Hemoglobin/*metabolism ; Hypoglycemic Agents/*administration & dosage ; Insulin/*analogs & derivatives; Adult ; Aged ; Circadian Rhythm ; Drug Administration Schedule ; Female ; Humans ; Insulin/administration & dosage ; Insulin Lispro ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postprandial Period ; Time Factors ; Treatment Outcome
    • Abstract:
      This study assessed the clinical effects of switching from twice-daily rapid-acting insulin 70/30 or 75/25 to twice-daily rapid-acting insulin lispro mixture 50/50 (Mix 50/50) in order to stabilize the diurnal variation of blood glucose levels in patients who showed poor control of blood glucose levels on their original medication. The patients were hospitalized for the switch. The initial dose (units of insulin) of Mix 50/50 that patients were switched to was the same as that of the insulin preparations that they were receiving previously. Mix 50/50 significantly suppressed blood glucose elevation from the time before breakfast to the period between breakfast and lunch and also from the time before supper to the period between supper and bedtime, thereby stabilizing the diurnal variation of blood glucose levels. None of the patients experienced any episodes of hypoglycaemia. In conclusion, switching to twice-daily Mix 50/50 insulin injections controlled post-prandial blood glucose levels and stabilized diurnal blood glucose variations in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who had poor glucose control on insulin 70/30 or 75/25.
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Blood Glucose)
      0 (Glycated Hemoglobin A)
      0 (Hypoglycemic Agents)
      0 (Insulin)
      0 (Insulin Lispro)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20100603 Date Completed: 20100715 Latest Revision: 20221207
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/147323001003800231
    • Accession Number:
      20515582