title: Management of type 2 diabetes. Evolving strategies for treatment.
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.
authors: Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. akitabchi@utmem.edu
authors: G E
authors: GE
authors: Umpierrez
authors: A E
authors: AE
authors: Kitabchi
mesh_terms: D015897:Comorbidity; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D065089:Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000453:epidemiology; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008687:Metformin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013453:Sulfonylurea Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013844:Thiazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D065089:Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin; D013453:Sulfonylurea Compounds; D013844:Thiazoles; D008687:Metformin