PHARMACIST'S ROLE ON THE MECHANISM OF ACTION OF NPH AND R (REGULAR) INSULIN IN ELDERLY PEOPLE

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the main chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and given its high prevalence and morbidity and mortality, it constitutes an important public health problem. Among the available treatment options, insulins require frequent monitoring, not only to evaluate the therapeutic response but also for the safety of the treatments. Thus, the present work has the general objective of explaining what NPH and R insulin is and how its mechanism of action works in the elderly. The bibliographic literature review methodology was used. Based on electronic data from scientific articles and scientific magazines, such as: Scielo, Google Scholar, Ministry of Health, among others. At the end of this study, it was possible to perceive the importance of the pharmacist's role in this context, as the most appropriate professional to carry out pharmacological monitoring of elderly diabetic patients. Therefore, it is inferred that this professional is responsible for promoting adherence to treatment in order to minimize the risks of drug interactions, as well as possible side effects, in order to promote the well-being and recovery of elderly diabetic patients.