The continuation of oral medications with the initiation of insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes: a review of the evidence.
The combination of oral medications with insulin is inevitable in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, there are no consensus statements available to guide the continuation or discontinuation of specific therapies. The clinician treating the type 2 diabetic patient must be aware of the literature regarding use of oral medications in combination with insulin.
McFarland
M Shawn
MS
Avin C. York Campus,Veterans Administration Tennessee Valley Health Care System, Murfreesboro, TN, USA. michael.mcfarland2@va.gov
Knight
Tara N
TN
Brown
Andrea
A
Thomas
Jeremy
J
D000284:Administration, Oral; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015430:Weight Gain
D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin