Factors associated with insulin discontinuation in subjects with ketosis-prone diabetes but preserved β-cell function
Factors associated with insulin discontinuation in subjects with ketosis-prone diabetes but preserved β-cell function
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1464-5491.2005.01724.x
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发表时间:
2005-12-01
影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Balasubramanyam, A
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作者:
Maldonado, MR;Otiniano, ME;Balasubramanyam, A
Aim To evaluate factors predictive of insulin discontinuation in subjects with ketosis-prone Type 2 diabetes.Methods One hundred and six subjects with ketosis-prone Type 2 diabetes were recruited during the index episode of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). All subjects were followed in a special clinic for at least 6 months. If the subject's glycaemic control reached specified glycaemic goals, exogenous insulin was gradually decreased until discontinuation. Baseline and follow-up characteristics were compared between the off-insulin and the on-insulin groups.Results At the end of the follow-up period (915 +/- 375 days) insulin was discontinued in 47% subjects. Subjects in the off-insulin group were significantly older at the time of diagnosis of diabetes. In the off-insulin group the majority of subjects were newly diagnosed with diabetes. After 6 months of follow-up, subjects in the off-insulin group had significantly lower mean HbA(1c), higher mean C-peptide-to-glucose ratio and had more clinic visits per year. In the proportional hazard analysis, new-onset diabetes [hazard ratio (HR) 1.54; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.02-2.45], and a higher C-peptide-to-glucose ratio at 6 months of follow-up (HR 1.77; 95% CI 1.22-2.63) were significant predictors of insulin discontinuation.Conclusions In subjects with ketosis-prone Type 2 diabetes, the best predictors of insulin discontinuation are having new-onset diabetes, and higher beta-cell functional reserve (as measured by the C-peptide-to-glucose ratio).