title: Improving outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: practical solutions for clinical challenges.
abstract: The incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the United States continue to rise, and the disease has become an enormous health concern. While effective glycemic management reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications in patients with T2DM, many patients are unable to reduce their glucose levels to target goals. The authors review key elements in the management of T2DM with an emphasis on achieving and maintaining glycemic control. Strategies are offered to provide practical solutions to the challenges faced by healthcare providers and patients with T2DM. The importance of implementing evidence-based practice guidelines while empowering patients to participate in self-management of their disease is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Healing Our Village, Inc, Lanham, MD 20706-4393, USA. drgavin@healingourvillage.com
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Gavin
authors.forename: Mark W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Stolar
authors.forename: Jeffrey S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: Craig W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Spellman
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood* / Q000628:therapy*; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008019:Life Style; D055118:Medication Adherence; D019518:Postprandial Period; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; C517652:hemoglobin A1c protein, human