7. Approaches to Glycemic Treatment

Recommendations c Most people with type 1 diabetes should be treated with multiple-dose insulin injections (three to four injections per day of basal and prandial insulin) or continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. A c Consider educating individuals with type 1 diabetes onmatching prandial insulin dose to carbohydrate intake, premeal blood glucose, and anticipated activity. E c Most individuals with type 1 diabetes should use insulin analogs to reduce hypoglycemia risk. A c Individuals who have been successfully using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion should have continued access after they turn 65 years of age. E