title: The continuation of oral medications with the initiation of insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes: a review of the evidence.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Avin C. York Campus,Veterans Administration Tennessee Valley Health Care System, Murfreesboro, TN, USA. michael.mcfarland2@va.gov
authors.forename: M Shawn
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: McFarland
authors.forename: Tara N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Knight
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin