Over 34 million1 Americans have diabetes, and 90-95%2 of them have Type 2 Diabetes. When diet and lifestyle changes fail to improve glycemic control, metformin3 is typically the first treatment prescribed. Several novel drugs and classes have emerged to treat Type 2 Diabetes after or in addition to metformin. These include GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 and SGLT2 inhibitors.
- What factors do you consider when adding to or switching from metformin?
- What have been your experiences with some of the newer/novel Type 2 Diabetes drugs and classes?
References:
- National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020
- CDC Diabetes Basics, accessed 11 Jan 2022
- Mayo Clinic Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment, accessed 11 Jan 2022
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