Acarbose and metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes with newly initiated insulin therapy

2007 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 853-858 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Schnell ◽  
G. Mertes ◽  
E. Standl ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-444
Author(s):  
László Barkai ◽  
Nicolae Hâncu ◽  
György Jermendy ◽  
Maya Konstantinova ◽  
Radu Lichiardopol ◽  
...  

AbstractThe objective of this position paper is to review the current medical evidence andguidelines regarding the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and to issue medicalrecommendations strengthening the timely use of insulin in patients with T2DMuncontrolled on noninsulin therapy. When noninsulin therapy fails to achieve or tomaintain HbA1c targets, insulin therapy is required. Timely insulin therapy couldprovide proper metabolic control that might prevent complications, lead toimprovement of life expectancy and quality of life.


2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
MARTIN J. ABRAHAMSON ◽  
BARRY J. GOLDSTEIN

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