Optimal glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus - a guide for the family practitioner

Van Zyl, Danie G.

dc.contributor.author	Van Zyl, Danie G.
dc.date.accessioned	2007-07-25T11:54:38Z
dc.date.available	2007-07-25T11:54:38Z
dc.date.issued	2006-11
dc.description.abstract	Type 2 diabetes contributes to significant risk of cardiovascular and micro-vascular complications. The family practitioner plays a significant role in the management of glycaemic control and thereby reducing the related morbidity and mortality. Monitoring of blood glucose control has become an integral part of disease management that can empower patients and physicians to optimal blood glucose management. Numerous drugs are currently available to treat type 2 diabetic patients. The role of the currently available drugs is discussed as well as the use of insulin. A suggested protocol for the initiation and adjustment of treatment is provided.	en
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dc.identifier.citation	Van Zyl, DG 2006, 'Optimal glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a guide for the family practitioner', South African Family Practice, vol. 48, no. 10, pp. 22,24,26,28-29. [http://www.safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj]	en
dc.identifier.issn	1726-426X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2263/3145
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.publisher	Medpharm Publishers	en
dc.rights	Medpharm Publishers	en
dc.subject	Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus	en
dc.subject	Glucose control	en
dc.subject	Glycemic control	en
dc.subject	Blood glucose	en
dc.subject	Drug therapy	en
dc.subject	Fasting glucose	en
dc.subject	Sulfonylureas	en
dc.subject	Meglitinidees	en
dc.subject	Biguanide	en
dc.subject	Thiazolidinediones	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Diabetes
dc.subject.lcsh	Blood sugar monitoring
dc.subject.lcsh	Diabetes -- Oral therapy
dc.title	Optimal glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus - a guide for the family practitioner	en
dc.type	Article	en