Management of type 2 diabetes. Evolving strategies for treatment

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2001 Jun;28(2):401-19, viii. doi: 10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70208-4.

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent form of diabetes, accounting for approximately 90% of cases. This article examines the current classification, diagnostic criteria for diabetes, and screening recommendations and provides a therapeutic strategy for improving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Comorbidity
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / therapy*
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipidemias / epidemiology
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Insulin / therapeutic use
  • Metformin / therapeutic use
  • Sulfonylurea Compounds / therapeutic use
  • Thiazoles / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin
  • Sulfonylurea Compounds
  • Thiazoles
  • Metformin