Abstract:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major public health problem that affects an increasingly larger number of individuals worldwide. Metformin, unless contraindicated, is the recommended first line pharmacological treatment as it can achieve good glycemic control without weight gain or hypoglycemia and with evidence for cardioprotection. T2DM is a progressive disease, and consequently further therapeutic agents are needed in order to maintain good glycemic control and prevent long-term complications. These dr… Show more
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