exercise, regular blood sugar testing and treatment therapy, people living with
diabetes can lead full and active lives.
complications, including stroke, kidney disease, high blood pressure, blindness,
nerve problems and amputations. If detected early and treated properly,
complications can be prevented or delayed.
cornerstone of successful diabetes treatment, however many patients in the U.S.
are not achieving recommended A1C targets, which are a measure of a person’s
average blood glucose control for the past 2 to 3 months.
component for successful short- and long-term treatment of diabetes and
its complications.
and one or more diabetes medicines including, insulin, pills and other injectable
medicine to control blood glucose levels, are the basic management tools for
diabetes.
significant discoveries in the field of medicine and continues to be a mainstay of
diabetes treatment as a way to reduce the risk of developing serious
complications.
suspected to impact insulin usage, including needle anxiety, fear of
injection pain and inconvenience coupled with psychological barriers to
insulin initiation (e.g. social embarrassment).
insulin therapy, people with diabetes need to take it exactly as directed by their
physicians. For many patients, it will be important to choose an insulin delivery
method that works for their lifestyle, whether it be a vial and syringe or an easyto-
use insulin delivery device.
successful outcome of treatment today; however, the adoption rates
among physicians and patients in the U.S. are still relatively low.
pens (durable, refillable or prefilled disposable insulin pens) compared to
95% and 88% in Japan and Europe, respectively, according to a
September 2009 study.
market providing options to diabetes patients to help them actively
manage their own health.