In this era, Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has become one of the leading causes of death in the world. It is a type of chronic progressive disease requiring treatment escalation with antihyperglycemic agents after the progressive deterioration of β-cell function. Considering developing countries, it has sought to deepen its roots further into the ground due to its rising incidence. It is a quintessential approach to effectively manage T2DM for decreasing number of complications associated with it.
Urbanization, changes in nutrition and dietary patterns, lethargic lifestyle, and obesity have contributed to T2DM epidemic in the Gulf. Gulf region has limited data sources considering the utilization of antidiabetic drugs. Aim: After initial treatment with mono, dual, and triple therapy, administrative patterns in T2DM patients for starting an anti-diabetic treatment (add-on or switch) was…
