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Glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes: what is the target?
Citation
Bereznicki, LRE, Glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes: what is the target?, Australian Pharmacist, 28, (7) pp. 596-601. ISSN 0728-4632 (2009) [Professional, Non Refereed Article]
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Abstract
The number of Australians with type 2 diabetes has tripled
since 1981 and continues to increase. It is projected that
1.6million Australians will have type 2 diabetes by 2030. 1
In addition to targeting blood glucose control, health
professionals involved in the management of diabetes should
focus on blood pressure management. cholesterol lowering
and consider the use of low-dose aspirin (although this is
nowcontentiousj" as means of reducing cardiovascular risk.'
The management of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes is
complicated, and combination hypoglycaemic therapy is often
required to achieve and maintain target blood glucose levels.
Recently the results of two major trials raised important
questions about the optimal degree of glucose control
required in the management of type2 diabetes. In particular,
the results of these studies question the safety of targeting
low haemoglobin Al c (HbA1cllevels. The focus of this article
is to review the recent evidence surrounding the optimal
target for the management of hyperglycaemia in people with
type 2 diabetes.
Item Details
Item Type: | Professional, Non Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | glycaemic control type 2 diabetes |
Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
Research Group: | Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences |
Research Field: | Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Clinical health |
Objective Field: | Clinical health not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Bereznicki, LRE (Professor Luke Bereznicki) |
ID Code: | 57729 |
Year Published: | 2009 |
Deposited By: | Pharmacy |
Deposited On: | 2009-08-11 |
Last Modified: | 2010-10-06 |
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