Abstract
Diabetes is a common diagnosis for home care patients. Diabetes drugs are now available that target the multiple defects of metabolism that characterize Type 2 diabetes. Understanding the wide variety of medications available will assist clinicians in guiding their patients through the complexities of diabetes self-care to promote optimal glucose control.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Adult
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Age Factors
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Aged
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / diagnosis
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
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Female
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Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors / supply & distribution*
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Home Health Nursing / methods
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Humans
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Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage*
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Hypoglycemic Agents / adverse effects
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Hypoglycemic Agents / pharmacology
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Injections, Subcutaneous
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Insulin / administration & dosage
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Male
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Medication Adherence / statistics & numerical data*
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Metformin / administration & dosage
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Middle Aged
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Monitoring, Physiologic / methods*
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Sex Factors
Substances
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Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Insulin
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Metformin