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Scroll down this page to see the effects of different insulin doses and regimens on the blood glucose profile of an example insulin-dependent diabetic patient.
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The first graph in the panel below shows a 24-hour blood glucose profile for a typical patient (in red). Her carbohydrate intake is shown in grams on the second graph (in green).
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The next panel below shows the patient's simulated plasma insulin level on the upper graph, and her insulin regimen (injections) of Humulin 50/50 on the lower graph.
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This woman injects herself twice a day with a premixed (biphasic) insulin preparation. However, on this regimen she has not yet achieved tight glycaemic control. What sort of other premixed insulin preparations could be used - perhaps with different premixed short-to-intermediate ratios - to improve her blood glucose profile? Try experimenting with some of the other premixed insulin types which come as standard within AIDA. Hint: you will also have to adjust the dosages.
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Below is a data entry form showing this example patient's carbohydrate intake, insulin injection regimen, as well as other clinical variables such as weight and renal function. Try changing any of these fields to modify the regimen and click on the 'Run Simulation' button at the bottom of the page. This will result in the effects of the changes being displayed in your Web browser window.
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