Clinical Diabetes, Diabetic Medication & Treatment

Type 2 Diabetes- Therapies and treatments

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most significant global health concerns of modern times. According to the International Diabetes Federation, more than 317 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes, and an additional 187 million are living undiagnosed. The global revenue earned from drugs sales to treat type 2 diabetes was approximately $36.89 billion in 2012 that is rapidly increasing in incidence and prevalence across the globe predicated to elevate this figure to approximately $68.42 billion by 2017. Patients with this disease cannot use glucose properly for their body needs. Self-monitoring of Blood glucose levels, Lifestyle modifications and Health eating habits are crucial in combating the critical manifestations of this disease. Insulin pumps and Type-2 Non-insulin therapies are the primarily focused areas in disease treatment.