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

dc.contributor.authorVan Zyl, Danie G.
dc.date.accessioned2007-07-25T11:54:38Z
dc.date.available2007-07-25T11:54:38Z
dc.date.issued2006-11
dc.description.abstractType 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.citationVan 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.issn1726-426X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/3145
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherMedpharm Publishersen
dc.rightsMedpharm Publishersen
dc.subjectNon-insulin dependent diabetes mellitusen
dc.subjectGlucose controlen
dc.subjectGlycemic controlen
dc.subjectBlood glucoseen
dc.subjectDrug therapyen
dc.subjectFasting glucoseen
dc.subjectSulfonylureasen
dc.subjectMeglitinideesen
dc.subjectBiguanideen
dc.subjectThiazolidinedionesen
dc.subject.lcshDiabetes
dc.subject.lcshBlood sugar monitoring
dc.subject.lcshDiabetes -- Oral therapy
dc.titleOptimal glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus - a guide for the family practitioneren
dc.typeArticleen

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