Initiating non-insulin-based treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide
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Initiating non-insulin-based treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide

Martha Stewart Diabetes specialist nurse, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and deputy programme lead (MSc in advancing diabetes care), Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England

Why you should read this article:
  • To reinforce your knowledge of the guidance on non-insulin-based treatment for type 2 diabetes

  • To enhance your understanding of the mode of action, benefits and risks of diabetes medicines

  • To contribute towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers)

  • To contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers)

Type 2 diabetes is characterised by progressive pancreatic beta cell dysfunction, overproduction of glucose by the liver and insulin resistance. Furthermore, it can lead to microvascular and macrovascular complications. In addition to lifestyle changes, the management of type 2 diabetes usually involves medicines that address the characteristics and risks specific to the condition. As part of the pharmacological treatment of type 2 diabetes, patients are often prescribed, beyond insulin, one or more non-insulin-based medicines. This article discusses the non-insulin-based treatment options for type 2 diabetes and provides nurses with practical advice and useful resources to help them support their patients.

Primary Health Care. doi: 10.7748/phc.2024.e1828

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Correspondence

Martha.Stewart@bcu.ac.uk

Conflict of interest

None declared

Stewart M (2024) Initiating non-insulin-based treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide. Primary Health Care. doi: 10.7748/phc.2024.e1828

Published online: 18 September 2024

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