An Overview of Glycemic Goals and Medications Used to Manage Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, comorbidities, and multiple medication use. Medication regimens may be complex, and adherence to these medications, as well as lifestyle modifications, is an important component to achieving optimal glycemic control. As the number of patients with diabetes increases, becoming familiarwith the various treatment options for diabeteswill be essential to best serve this patient population. The objectives of this overvieware to provide a summary of the current glycemicgoalsused inmonitoringpatientswith type2diabetes and a summary of themedications used in themanagement of this disease. Nutr Today. 2015;50(1):40Y48