title: Drug treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.
abstract: This article outlines the pharmacological management of type 2 diabetes and its complications in adults. Practical aspects of the drug options and the evidence supporting their use are discussed. The need for a holistic, patient-centred approach to achieve the treatment goals of glycaemic control and prevention of complications is emphasised.
authors.affiliation: Trust Headquarters, St James's Hospital, Leeds. andrew.lowey@leedsth.nhs.uk
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authors.lastname: Lowey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D008019:Life Style; D008687:Metformin / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D047495:PPAR gamma / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D045162:Thiazolidinediones / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin; D047495:PPAR gamma; D045162:Thiazolidinediones; D008687:Metformin