Quick Guide

Primary Care - Type 2 Diabetes

• Diagnostic criteria
• Glucose control targets

Medical treatment to reduce HbA1c

• Oral therapy (OADs)
• Insulin therapy

Medical treatment to reduce cardiovascular risk factors

• Cardiovascular risk protection
• Blood pressure control

Patient education support and follow up

• Leaflets for your patients
• Diabetes basic facts
• Check up list

Sources:

1. Report of the Expert Committee on the Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus. The Expert Committee on the Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus
2. IDF Global Guideline for Type 2 Diabetes 2005. Clinical Guidelines Task Force
3. Survival kit. The 5-minute educational programme.Diabetes Education Study Group of the EASD