The treatment regimens in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) involve multifaceted approaches that aim at the prevention of symptoms associated with hyperglycemia. The present article provides an overview of management strategies in T2DM patients. The overall goal of diabetes management is to achieve glycemic control and prevent acute and chronic complications.
Following are the specific goals that need to be considered while selecting the therapy for T2DM patients: 1. To achieve optimal glycemic control Several randomized and prospective trials have demonstrated that reduction of hyperglycemia helps to decrease macrovascular and microvascular complications associated with T2DM significantly. The target values are specified below: Biochemical Index Goal Value Additional action required HbA1C (%) <7 >8 Pre-prandial glucose (mg/dl) 80-120 <80 or >140 Bedtime glucose (mg/dl)…
