Don't Use a One-Size- Fits-All Approach for Diabetes Add-On Meds
June 2015
You'll see more emphasis on individualizing metformin add-ons in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Lifestyle changes and metformin are still first-line. But there's not a one-size-fits-all approach for second-line meds.
Instead, help choose add-on meds based on glycemic goals, side effects, other medical conditions, and cost.
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