An older patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been prescribed insulin with different onsets and durations of action. Why would this type of insulin be prescribed for this patient?
1. It simplifies the dosing.
2. It can be refrigerated when not in use.
3. It can be injected into the thigh muscle.
4. It reduces the incidence of complications.
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Rationale: Mixtures of insulin preparations with different onsets and durations of action are often given in a single injection to simplify the dosing.
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