title: Type 2 diabetes drugs: a review.
abstract: Diabetes is a common diagnosis for home care patients. Diabetes drugs are now available that target the multiple defects of metabolism that characterize Type 2 diabetes. Understanding the wide variety of medications available will assist clinicians in guiding their patients through the complexities of diabetes self-care to promote optimal glucose control.
authors.affiliation: Barbara Freeland, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CDE, is a Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Margo S. Farber, PharmD, is a Director, Drug Information Service, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Freeland
authors.forename: Margo S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Farber
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D065089:Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D064650:Home Health Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D008687:Metformin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012737:Sex Factors; D016903:Drug Monitoring
chemical_list: D065089:Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin; D008687:Metformin