Severe insulin allergy successfully treated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion.

Authors :: Fujikawa T
Imbe H
Date M
Go Y
Kitaoka H
Source :: Diabetes research and clinical practice [Diabetes Res Clin Pract] 2012 Aug; Vol. 97 (2), pp. e31-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 May 18.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: Insulin allergy is a rare complication of insulin therapy. Proper management, though difficult, is critical. Here, we report the case of a patient with type 2 diabetes and insulin allergy, successfully treated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII).<br /> (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 drug therapy
Drug Hypersensitivity drug therapy
Humans
Hypoglycemic Agents administration & dosage
Hypoglycemic Agents immunology
Infusions, Subcutaneous
Insulin administration & dosage
Insulin immunology
Male
Middle Aged
Treatment Outcome
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 immunology
Drug Hypersensitivity immunology
Hypoglycemic Agents adverse effects
Insulin adverse effects
Insulin Infusion Systems
Skin immunology

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