Successful Modified Desensitization Therapy with Analog Insulin in an Individual with Severe Allergy to Multiple Insulin Preparations: A Case Report

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insulin allergy, desensitization, excipients, T2 DM, insulin preparations

Abstract

We present a case of a 27-year-old lady with T2 DM who developed allergic reactions after commencement of insulin therapy. Trial with different types of insulin resulted in a series of allergic reactions ranging from urticarial rash to development of angioedema, bronchospasm and anaphylactic shock. She was successfully treated with a modified insulin desensitization protocol using rapid-acting insulin.

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Published

2018-04-12

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Wan Seman, W. J., Nasruddin, A. B., & Mohd Noor, N. (2018). Successful Modified Desensitization Therapy with Analog Insulin in an Individual with Severe Allergy to Multiple Insulin Preparations: A Case Report. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 33(1), 53. Retrieved from https://asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/445

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Vol. 33 No. 1 (2018): May Issue

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Case Reports

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