Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Algorithm
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Type 2 diabetes treatment algorithm. How to use ada s type 2 diabetes treatment algorithm carlos mendez md facp presenter disclosure information in compliance with the accrediting board policies the american diabetes association requires the following disclosure to the participants. Possibly diabetes medication or insulin therapy. The recommendations are based on an extensive review of the clinical diabetes literature. Type 2 diabetes management algorithm 1.
Optimal a1c is 6 5 or as close to normal as is safe and achievable 6. The diabetes treatment algorithms were developed to provide clinicians with a quick reference to treatment algorithms based on national guidelines and the standards of care and clinical practice recommendations. Lifestyle modification underlies all therapy e g weight control physical activity sleep etc 2. This algorithm for the comprehensive management of persons with type 2 diabetes t2d was developed to provide clinicians with a practical guide that considers the whole patient his or her spectrum of risks and complications and evidence based approaches to treatment.
The 2020 standards of medical care in diabetes includes all of ada s current clinical practice recommendations and is intended to provide clinicians patients researchers payers and others with the components of diabetes care general treatment goals and tools to evaluate the quality of care. Use the treatment plan. The algorithms are a collaborative effort between indian health system professionals and have been reviewed by the ihs division of diabetes. These steps will help keep your blood sugar level closer to normal which can delay or prevent complications.
Avoid weight gain 4. The blood glucose management algorithm for type 2 diabetes outlines the risks benefits and costs of available therapies and provides an approach for how to incorporate older and newer agents. Individualize all glycemic targets a1c fpg ppg 5. Australian blood glucose treatment algorithm for type 2 diabetes lifestyle measures diet exercise and weight control should be the initial approach and reinforced at each stage.