The Current Drug Treatment Landscape for Diabetes and Perspectives for the Future. Issue 2 (23rd June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bailey, CJ
• Is Part Of: Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics. Volume 98:Issue 2(2015:Aug.)
• Page Start: 170
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 2015-06-23
• Subjects: Pharmacology -- Periodicals; Therapeutics -- Periodicals; 615.5
• DOI: 10.1002/cpt.144
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-9236

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The escalating global epidemic of type 2 diabetes mellitus has focused attention on the devastating consequences of protracted hyperglycemia. Early and effective intervention to control blood glucose is a fundamental principle of treatment guidelines, requiring assiduous use of current therapies. However, many patients do not achieve or maintain glycemic targets, emphasizing the need for further therapies. This narrative review assesses the available medicinal options to address hyperglycemia and the opportunities to develop novel agents.</p> </abstract>