In newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, if the blood glucose is not very high, oral medication is usually sufficient and insulin is not the first choice of medication. However, if the blood glucose is particularly high at the time of detection, intensive insulin therapy is required. Some studies have shown that early intensive insulin therapy can rapidly relieve high glucose toxicity and delay the decompensation of pancreatic islet function. Short-term intensive treatment with exogenous insulin can relieve the pressure on the islets themselves and can delay the emergence of resistance to other glucose-lowering drugs to a limited extent. Early intensive therapy has been a popular area of research in recent years.
Type 2 diabetes is a disease caused by absolute or relative insufficiency of insulin secretion. After diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, it is important to apply glucose-lowering medication under the guidance of a physician, requiring a diabetic diet, increased exercise, and regular blood glucose monitoring. It is important to quit smoking and limit alcohol, especially for gay men. Diabetes needs to be treated, and if left alone, it is easy to gradually develop various complications. Severe cases can even be life-threatening.