Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Glucolipotoxicity contributes to declining B-cell function and acceleration of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Intensive insulin therapy has been shown to rapidly reverse glucolipotoxicity and improve B-cell function, particularly if given soon after diagnosis. Recent trials in adults have shown promise, with 50% in remission at 1 year after intensive insulin therapy.Methods: We report 4 cases of young people with T2DM treated with intravenous insuli...