Evidence-based therapy for type 2 diabetes. The best and worst of times.

Abstract:

:Type 2 diabetes, which is increasing in prevalence, is a multifaceted disease that presents a challenge to the primary care physician. In this article, Drs Flemmer and Vinik review the significant findings of several important clinical trials and present a method of comprehensive staged management to improve the quality of patient care.

journal_name

Postgrad Med

journal_title

Postgraduate medicine

authors

Flemmer MC,Vinik AI

doi

10.3810/pgm.2000.5.1.1064

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2000-05-01 00:00:00

pages

27-8, 31-4, 37-40, passim

issue

5

eissn

0032-5481

issn

1941-9260

journal_volume

107

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