Insulin analogues in the management of the pregnancy complicated by diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Since their introduction, insulin analogues are the preferred choice for short-acting insulin due to their superior pharmacologic profiles, leading to greater flexibility and convenience of dosing and, thus, greater patient satisfaction and improved quality of life. Over the past few years, clinical experience with insulin analogues in pregnancy has increased. The most studied, insulin lispro, has been shown to be a safe and clinically effective option in the treatment of the diabetic gravida. Studies of the other insulin analogues are limited, but promising. Further research is warranted to evaluate safety and efficacy of these analogues.