Publications by authors named "Abdissa Meherete Etana"
SAGE Open Med Case Rep
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Severe insulin resistance is characterized by an insulin requirement over 2 units per kg of body weight and is uncommon in diabetics.
- Common causes include severe insulin resistance syndromes, medications, endocrine disorders, and other factors, while the specific case described involved pseudo-resistance due to improper insulin use.
- Proper assessment is essential for patients needing high doses of insulin to rule out issues like injection technique, medication adherence, or storage problems.
