How does insulin dosing differ between type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients, considering variations in insulin sensitivity, pancreatic function and overall treatment goals?
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How does insulin dosing differ between type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients, considering variations in insulin sensitivity, pancreatic function and overall treatment goals?
In type 1 diabetes, insulin dosing is often based on carbohydrate intake, activity levels, and blood sugar targets, requiring multiple daily injections or continuous insulin infusion. Type 2 diabetes management may start with lifestyle changes and oral medications, moving to insulin if these are insufficient. Insulin treatment in type 2 diabetes often starts with a longer-acting formula, potentially combined with mealtime insulin as the disease progresses and beta-cell function decreases. Here, dosing may be more conservative initially due to varying insulin sensitivity.