USA Algorithm for Type 2 Treatment

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Vanessa

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American Association of Endocrinologists have published a revised algorithm for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes based on HbA1c at diagnosis.

http://www.aace.com/pub/pdf/GlycemicControlAlgorithmPPT.pdf

Realise that UK takes different approach at moment (see NICE guidelines for England) but often find that USA regimes come to dominate slowly. Page 2 gives a very interesting summary of the risks and benefits of different treatments
 
Interesting resource, thanks, Vanessa. Perhaps a shame that it doesn't list "Lifestyle modification" aims - I'm sure it includes weight reduction if BMI is over 25, and even more important if over 30; increasing exercise levels and reducing carbohydrate intake, particularly sugars (I know that's contraversial, but I still think that's what a professional organisation would say - it does not mean that I agree!). Also, lifestyle modification remains important after drug therapy is started. Perhaps lifestyle modification is considered in more depth on a different algorithm?
 
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