Strategies for Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring Benefits versus Risks- Describe trends in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and resulting morbidity and mortality.. Discuss the implications of the results of clinical trials comparing outcomes from intensive and standard glycemic control in patients with type 2 disease. Explain the benefits versus risks of aggressive therapy in achieving and maintaining postprandial blood glucose control. Identify patient characteristics that should influence the goal A1C, and recommend appropriate glycemic goals and glucose-lowering therapy for a patient with type 2 diabetes.
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