Guidelines and Consensus
Expert consensus on the combination of oral antidiabetic drugs and insulin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary health care institutions
Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Group of Diabetes Branch of Chinese Medical Association
Published 2022-07-20
Cite as Int J Endocrinol Metab, 2022, 42(4): 316-326. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121383-20220216-02030
Abstract
In the face of the increasing number of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) and various kinds of oral antidiabetic drugs, grassroots doctors need to master the knowledge of medicine combinations. Under the guidance of the Chinese Medical Association Diabetes Branch, the Grassroots Diabetes Prevention and Control Working Group organized experts to complete twenty frequently asked questions " Expert consensus on the combination of grassroots oral antidiabetic drugs and the use of insulin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus" in question-and-answer formats, aiming to guide grassroots doctors in the treatment of T2DM according to the level of blood sugar and HbA1c based on lifestyle intervention and metformin treatment. Starting oral antidiabetic drugs combination therapy and/or combined insulin if the target is not reached, until the target is reached and the subsequent hypoglycemic therapy is optimized. This consensus will contribute to guide and assist grassroots doctors in rational drug use.
Key words:
Grassroots; Oral antidiabetic drug; Insulin; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Consensus
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Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Group of Diabetes Branch of Chinese Medical Association