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Flexible dosage of insulin and diet
Jeníčková, Eliška ; Flekač, Milan (advisor) ; Trachta, Pavel (referee)
This bachelor thesis describes the connection between insulin and carbohydrates in the context of metabolism and the most significant disorder of these physiological processes in form of diabetes mellitus. It also discusses insulin treatment options with an emphasis on the nutritional aspect. The theoretical part is divided into three complex units. The first represents description of carbohydrate metabolism in a healthy person and introduction of insulin as an essential substance in this process. The second part is devoted to the representation of pathophysiological disorder, its causes and risk factors. There are also in detail described two basic types of the disease - type 1 and 2. The third part provides information about treatment. It focuses on possibilities of nutritional and pharmacological therapy. The last part of the theoretical part leads to research work, which examines the influence of education and change of insulin therapy from fixed to flexible dosing in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patients were observed for six weeks and during this time they were repeatedly educated. The relevant evaluation was made based on changes in glycated haemoglobin values and records from blood glucose meters. This research found how much this change has the potential to improve control of...

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