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ea0028p188 | Obesity, diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2012

Insulin degludec has a two-fold longer half-life and a more consistent pharmacokinetic profile compared with insulin glargine

Heise Tim , Hovelmann Ulrike , Nosek Leszek , Bottcher Susanne , Granhall Charlotte , Haahr Hanne

Insulin degludec (IDeg) is an ultra-long-acting basal insulin that forms soluble multi-hexamers after injection. These release monomers slowly and continuously to produce a flat and stable glucose-lowering effect. We describe the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of IDeg compared with insulin glargine (IGlar) under steady-state conditions in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This was a randomised, double-blind, two-period crossover study in 66 patients with T1D...