Abstract
Intensive control of blood glucose reduces the incidence and progression of many of the complications of type 2 diabetes. Newer insulin formulations that approach normal physiologic patterns have made it possible to achieve glycemic goals without excessive hypoglycemia.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Blood Glucose / metabolism
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / diagnosis
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
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Glycated Hemoglobin / metabolism
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Humans
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Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage
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Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Insulin / administration & dosage
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Insulin / therapeutic use*
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Physician-Patient Relations
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
Substances
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Blood Glucose
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Glycated Hemoglobin A
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Insulin