A Review on Diagnosis and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

A chronic metabolic illness called type 2 diabetes is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels brought on by insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production. Glycated hemoglobin levels, oral glucose tolerance tests, and fasting plasma glucose levels are all used in the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Early detection and intervention are essential for treating type 2 diabetes, and treatment includes pharmacological therapy, such as oral antidiabetic drugs and insulin therapy, as well as lifestyle changes like a nutritious diet and frequent exercise. Maintaining ideal glucose control, avoiding or delaying complications, and enhancing quality of life are the objectives of treatment. A multidisciplinary approach involving the patient, the healthcare provider, and other stakeholders, such as family members and careers, is necessary for the successful management of type 2 diabetes.

Keywords: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Treatment, Oral antidiabetic agents, Injectable antidiabetic agents, Older people, Renal impairment, Future treatments.