Insulin therapy and the reluctant patient

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When diabetic patients learn that insulin therapy is necessary, they may fee) overwhelmed by anticipated changes in lifestyle. The key to success is to realize that every person with diabetes has individual needs and that these must be assessed, addressed, and accommodated. Better diabetes control will be the result.

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Elizabeth C. Bashoff

Elizabeth C. Bashoff, MD Dr Bashoff is associate physician, Joslin Diabetes Center, attending physician, New England Deaconess Hospital, and instructor in medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston.

Richard S. Beaser

Richard S. Beaser, MD Dr Beaser is assistant clinical professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School, and assistant section head of internal medicine, Joslin Diabetes Center. He is also attending physician, New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston.