@article {Stefanovae323, author = {Svetla Stefanova}, title = {Insulin therapy for the non-specialist physician}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, pages = {e323--e326}, year = {2021}, doi = {10.7861/clinmed.2021-0266}, publisher = {Royal College of Physicians}, abstract = {Insulin is required for all people living with type 1 diabetes, and may be required in nearly half of those with type 2 diabetes. It is a complex drug, manufactured in several forms and utilised in various regimens and devices. There is evidence that non-specialist professionals lack confidence in insulin therapy and, in addition, insulin-related prescribing errors are common in hospital care. In this article, I summarise commonly used insulin regimens, along with indications and safety considerations when prescribing insulin therapy.}, issn = {1470-2118}, URL = {https://www.rcpjournals.org/content/21/4/e323}, eprint = {https://www.rcpjournals.org/content/21/4/e323.full.pdf}, journal = {Clinical Medicine} }