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[Type 2 diabetes: what therapeutic strategy?].

A Grimaldi1, A Hartemann-Heurtier

  • 1Service de Diabétologie-Métabolisme, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, F75651 Paris.

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|March 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Preventing diabetic complications requires aggressive glucose control and managing cardiovascular risk factors. A revised strategy emphasizes early metformin use and bedtime insulin for type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management aims to prevent microvascular and macrovascular complications.
  • Current strategies focus on glucose control, blood pressure, and lipid management.
  • The UKPDS study showed limited macrovascular benefit from modest HbA1c differences.

Purpose:

  • To propose a revised preventive strategy for T2DM, focusing on earlier and more aggressive interventions.
  • To re-evaluate the role of existing and novel hypoglycemic agents in T2DM management.
  • To address challenges in therapeutic adherence among T2DM patients.

Summary:

  • A proactive approach is recommended, including early metformin prescription for elevated HbA1c to prevent microangiopathy and potential insulin failure.
  • Consider adding slow-release insulin at bedtime if fasting glucose exceeds 1.60-1.80 g/l, irrespective of HbA1c levels below 8%.
  • Newer hypoglycemic agents require further evidence regarding superiority, cost-effectiveness, and cardiovascular benefits in specific T2DM patient subgroups.

Impact:

  • This revised strategy aims to enhance the prevention of diabetic micro and macrovascular complications.
  • Optimizing medication regimens and improving patient education are crucial for better therapeutic observance.
  • Further research is needed to define the precise role of novel agents in aggressive T2DM management.

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