Treatment of hyperglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes.
This article provides an overview of the lifestyle advice and drug treatment of hyperglycaemia in adults with type 2 diabetes. The value of patient education is highlighted, as is the importance of working with patients to set relevant goals. Long-term complications are briefly discussed along with the multi-faceted treatment of type 2 diabetes, which includes management of blood pressure, lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors in addition to hyperglycaemia.
Jerreat
Lynne
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Diabetes Day Care Centre, South London Healthcare NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London. l.jerreat@nhs.net
D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood*; D003927:Diet, Diabetic; D004496:Education, Continuing; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin