[Estimation of different models of insulin therapy in noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus]

Abstract

The aim of the study was to find out which model of insulin therapy in patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus with secondary inefficacy of sulphonylurea is most effective for glycemia normalization, inhibition of late complications, prevention of atherosclerosis and better quality of life. In 27 patients aged 40-70 years with a history of diabetes over 3 years, BMI < 30, treated with maximal doses of Euclamine we applied 4 therapeutic models: 1) intensive insulin therapy (M1), 2) two injections of three insulins (M2), 3) Euclamin 20 mg + intermediate insulin (M3), 4) Euclamine 20 mg + intermediate insulin (M4). The study lasted 3 months whereas education was carried out within the first two weeks. The following parameters were evaluated: beta cell reserve (glibenclamide test), peptide C level, HbA1C concentration, glycemia profile, lipids, creatinine level. Foci of infection were eradicated. It was found out that: 1) all models of insulin therapy, produced near normoglycemia, 2) the model of intensive insulin therapy does not generate hyperinsulinism in face of body weight loss and improved lipid profile, 3) the model of intensive insulin therapy shows long-term efficacy in the absence of effects when assessing fasting glycemia state (HbA1C, Schilchtkrull's index, lipid indices), 4) the model combining Euclamine with intermediate insulin is on intermediate step leading to another form of insulin therapy.