Diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus

After reading this article, you should be able to:

• Understand the causes and risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus;
• Identify the symptoms and know how the condition is diagnosed;
• Understand how patients can be supported in setting HbA1c targets and when different frequencies of blood glucose monitoring are indicated;
• Understand how the condition is managed, including the different hypoglycaemic agents available and any recent advances in treatment.