Reduction of postprandial glycemic excursions in patients with type 1 diabetes: A novel human insulin formulation versus a rapid-acting insulin analog and regular human insulin

Abstract

Background: Evaluation of postprandial glycemic excursions in patients with type 1 diabetes with three prandial insulins: VIAject™ (Linjeta™), an ultra-fast insulin (UFI); insulin lispro (LIS); and regular human insulin (RHI). Methods: After stabilization of preprandial glycemia, 18 patients received a subcutaneous injection with an individualized insulin dose prior to a meal. Results: Injection of UFI resulted in a more rapid insulin absorption than with either LIS or RHI (time to half-maximal insulin levels: 13.1 ± 5.2 vs 25.4 ± 7.6 and 38.4 ± 19.5 min; p = .001 vs LIS and p < .001 vs RHI, LIS vs. RHI p < .001). Conclusions: The rapid absorption of UFI results in a reduction of postprandial glycemic excursions. © Diabetes Technology Society .