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What's the latest treatment news on diabetes mellitus type 2?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Diabetes Rx: There are currently 14 drug classes (including insulins) to treat type 2 diabetes with many more to come in the coming years. Unless you have a specific question, it's too much to list in 400 words.
Answered 8/19/2016
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The basis of : Treatment for type 2 remains diet, exercise, weight loss and medications. The latest meds include several, including victoza, (liraglutide) long acting Byetta and there are several Insulin sensitizers on the pipeline.
Answered 11/6/2017
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Consider surgery : Agree with other answer, but also consider surgery. Sleeve and bypass resolve 85-90% at one year and 60-65% at 5 years.
Answered 7/20/2012
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