Basic Approach to Managing Hyperglycemia for the Nonendocrinologist

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is growing rapidly worldwide. Reducing the complications of diabetes requires aggressive management of multiple risk factors, including elevated blood pressure, abnormal plasma lipid levels, and elevated plasma glucose. Fortunately, numerous agents are avai...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2005-08, Vol.96 (4), p.37-40
Main Author: Deeg, Mark A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antihypertensive Agents - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - therapy
Disease management
Humans
Hyperglycemia - complications
Hyperglycemia - drug therapy
Hyperglycemia - therapy
Hyperlipidemias - complications
Hyperlipidemias - drug therapy
Hyperlipidemias - therapy
Hypertension - complications
Hypertension - drug therapy
Hypertension - therapy
Hypoglycemic Agents - therapeutic use
Hypolipidemic Agents - therapeutic use
Insulin
Insulin - therapeutic use
Life Style
Medical sciences
Risk Factors
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Summary:The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is growing rapidly worldwide. Reducing the complications of diabetes requires aggressive management of multiple risk factors, including elevated blood pressure, abnormal plasma lipid levels, and elevated plasma glucose. Fortunately, numerous agents are available to control these risk factors. This review discusses the therapeutic options in managing hyperglycemia, including lifestyle, oral agents, and insulin.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.06.003