Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Responses of Insulin Degludec in African American, White, and Hispanic/Latino Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Article Authors: Marcus Hompesch, Linda Morrow, Elaine Watkins, Carsten Roepstorff, Henrik F Thomsen, Hanne Haahr

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Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of exogenous insulin may be affected by intrinsic factors, such as age, ethnicity/race, and hepatic and renal function. Insulin degludec (IDeg) is a basal insulin with an ultralong duration of action and a flat and stable glucose-lowering effect profile.

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