title: [Management of diabetes mellitus].
abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by carbohydrate metabolic derangement and the onset, over years, of micro- and macrovasculopathies in association with high cardiovascular mortality. The management of diabetics evolved over the years due to a better understanding of the pathophysiology and onset mechanisms of complications of diabetes. It is a multidisciplinary task revolving round the patient and should address, in addition to diabetes mellitus, other cardiovascular risk factors. Therapeutic objectives have improved and set stricter glycemic criteria; it is proven nowadays that a good glycemic control protects against the onset or progression of diabetic complications. This article reviews in details the principles of an efficient management and the latest therapeutic recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Service d'endocrinologie et de maladies métaboliques, CHU Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth, Liban. chawki.atallah@hdf.usj.edu.lb
authors.forename: Chawki
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Atallah
authors.forename: Mireille
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amm-Azar
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy*; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008019:Life Style; D010348:Patient Care Team
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin