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Review Comparative Study
[Treatment of diabetes mellitus: general goals, and clinical practice management].
- Rafael Simó and Cristina Hernández.
- Sección de Endocrinología, Hospital General Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain. rsimo@hg.vehbron.es
- Rev Esp Cardiol. 2002 Aug 1;55(8):845-60.
AbstractDiabetes mellitus is associated with a marked increased of cardiovascular events. The treatment strategy of diabetes has to be based on the knowledge of its pathophysiology. Thus, insulin is essential for treatment of type 1 diabetic patients because there is a defect in insulin secretion. However, treatment of type 2 diabetic patients is more complex because a defect in both insulin secretion and insulin action exists. Therefore, the treatment selection will depend on the stage of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient. This article examines the general goals of the treatment and reviews the management of type 2 diabetes.
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