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The Transition from Oral Agents to Combination Insulin/Oral Therapy

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Part of the book series: Contemporary Endocrinology ((COE))

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New therapeutic options and new information from clinical trials have improved treatment of type 2 diabetes, but also increased the complexity of clinical decisions by providing more options. This added complexity applies to the transition from oral therapies to insulin, as well as other aspects of treatment. Discussion of the transition from oral to insulin therapy is best started by reviewing the process of glycemic management of type 2 diabetes in general.

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Riddle, M.C. (2008). The Transition from Oral Agents to Combination Insulin/Oral Therapy. In: Feinglos, M.N., Bethel, M.A. (eds) Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Contemporary Endocrinology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-043-4_11

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