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The type 2 tablet. Evidence based medication for type 2 diabetes.

Patrick Phillips1, Jody Braddon

  • 1Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Health Service, Woodville, South Australia. pphillips@tqeh.nwahs.sa.gov.au

Australian Family Physician
|July 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Diabesity, or type 2 diabetes with obesity, significantly increases cardiovascular risks. Combined medications like metformin, ACE inhibitors, aspirin, and statins offer additive benefits for managing this syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabesity (type 2 diabetes and obesity) is a growing global health crisis, particularly in Australia.
  • Type 2 diabetes syndrome encompasses cardiovascular risk factors and increases cardiovascular events.
  • The full impact of type 2 diabetes syndrome and intervention opportunities may be underestimated.

Observation:

  • Type 2 diabetes syndrome is strongly linked to cardiovascular disease.
  • Effective interventions are available but may not be fully utilized.

Findings:

  • Metformin, ACE inhibitors, aspirin, and statins demonstrate proven cardiovascular benefits in trials.
  • The positive effects of these medications are additive.
  • A combination therapy approach targeting multiple components of type 2 diabetes syndrome is supported by evidence.

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Implications:

  • Wider use of these medications is recommended for individuals with type 2 diabetes syndrome.
  • A fixed-dose combination tablet ('type 2 tablet') could simplify treatment and improve adherence.
  • Addressing diabesity comprehensively can mitigate significant cardiovascular risks.