Goals of treatment for type 2 diabetes: beta-cell preservation for glycemic control.

Marchetti, Piero

Goals of treatment for type 2 diabetes: beta-cell preservation for glycemic control. [electronic resource] - Diabetes care Nov 2009 - S178-83 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review

1935-5548

10.2337/dc09-S306 doi


Blood Glucose--metabolism
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2--pathology
Disease Progression
Fatty Acids, Nonesterified--pharmacology
Glucose Intolerance--physiopathology
Homeostasis
Humans
Hyperglycemia--physiopathology
Hypoglycemic Agents--therapeutic use
Insulin--metabolism
Insulin Secretion
Insulin-Secreting Cells--drug effects
Longitudinal Studies
Metformin--pharmacology