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Recent trends in managing Type 2 Diabetes
Presented from India by Dr. Vasanth Kumar0
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Case Description
Recent advancements in drug discovery have led to the emergence of innovative therapeutics for diabetes treatment. Promising classes of drugs, including Incretin mimetics, Amylin analogues, GIP analogs, Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, have been...
Case Summary
- The Research Society for the Study of Diabetes of India (RSSDI) has issued guidelines for diabetes management, but ultimately, treatment should be individualized based on patient needs. Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed with a fasting blood glucose level exceeding 126 mg/dL, or a post-glucose level above 200 mg/dL. Lifestyle modifications, including diet, physical activity, adequate sleep, stress reduction, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, are crucial in managing diabetes.
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Dr. Vasanth Kumar
Alumni- Osmania Medical CollegePast President of RSSDI Senior Consultant Physician,Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
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