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ea0011p314 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | ECE2006

Challenge in Achieving Target Hba1c in a relatively rare Diabetes complication

Haq MU , Morrison G , Weston PJ

We present a case of 55 years old obese man with type 2 diabetes of 13 years duration, seen in diabetes clinic. His HbA1c had been 8–10% for about 7 years despite being on maximum doses of sulphonylurea and metformin.It was decided to start him on 30/70 mixed insulin and Metformin was continued. His HbA1c did not improve despite aggressive insulin titration. His injections became painful as insulin doses increased and resistance was noted on injecti...