Hypoglycemia After Initiation of Basal Insulin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Adv Ther (2017) 34:2083–2092 DOI 10.1007/s12325-017-0592-x ORIGINAL RESEARCH Hypoglycemia After Initiation of Basal Insulin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the United States: Implications for Treatment Discontinuation and Healthcare Costs and Utilization Mehul R. This article is an open access publication ABSTRACT Introduction: Hypoglycemia and fear of hypoglycemia may contribute to basal insulin discontinuation, poor glycemic control, and increased healthcare burden in patients with type 2 diabetes