8. Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment

Recommendations c Mostpeoplewith type1diabetes shouldbe treatedwithmultiple daily injections of prandial insulin and basal insulin or continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. A c Most individuals with type 1 diabetes should use rapid-acting insulin analogs to reduce hypoglycemia risk. A c Consider educating individuals with type 1 diabetes on matching prandial insulin doses to carbohydrate intake, premeal blood glucose levels, and anticipated physical activity. E c Individuals with type 1 diabetes who have been successfully using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion should have continued access to this therapy after they turn 65 years of age. E