Basal insulin is defined as the continuous pulsatile secretion of insulin by pancreatic islet cells over a 24-hour period.
Insulin secretion in normal people is divided into basal insulin secretion and insulin secretion after meals, in which basal insulin secretion mainly reduces glucose production by inhibiting hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis, so that the patient’s blood glucose can be maintained within the normal range under the condition of fasting state.
If the basal insulin secretion of diabetic patients is insufficient, it is mainly manifested as elevated fasting blood glucose, and with the elevation of fasting blood glucose, the postprandial blood glucose will also be elevated. Diabetes mellitus should be regulated long-term oral hypoglycemic drugs or injectable insulin therapy as prescribed by the doctor, while strictly restricting diet and exercise, both of which can help to control blood glucose stabilization.
It is recommended that patients monitor their blood glucose regularly, and go to a regular hospital if their blood glucose is abnormal or if they feel unwell.