Emerging care for type 2 diabetes: using insulin to reach lower glycemic goals

Cleve Clin J Med. 2005 Sep;72(9):791-9. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.72.9.791.

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

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Glycated Hemoglobin / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Insulin / administration & dosage
  • Insulin / therapeutic use*
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Glycated Hemoglobin A
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin