Pharmacotherapy of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Clinical Practice: a comprehensive review of the treatment options
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2024-06-14
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College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ekiti State
Abstract
Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) poses a significant global health challenge, necessitating effective treatment
strategies to manage its complex pathophysiology. This review critically examined the current treatment regimens employed
in clinical practice in managing T2DM.
Methods: This was a narrative review. A detailed electronic search of published articles, from 2004 to 2024, on diabetes
mellitus care and treatment using pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches was conducted. Searches were
performed on PubMed, Cochrane libraries, Google and Semantic Scholar. Advanced Boolean searches were utilized for
focused results, limited to English language articles.
Conclusion: The review aims to contribute valuable insights to clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals involved
in the care and treatment of individuals with T2DM, fostering an evidence-based and patient-centered approaches to diabetes
management will reduce the burden of the disease in terms of morbidity and mortality
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Type 2 DM, Pharmacotherapy, Treatment, Clinical, Drug