RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Glucose Lowering: New Options
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 10
SP 35
OP 35
DO 10.1177/155989771010023
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/10/35.abstract
AB The most common treatments for diabetes include lifestyle changes (diet and exercise); oral medications, such as the sulfonylureas, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, meglitinides, and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors; and parenteral insulin therapy. This article discusses a new line of therapy using incretins.