Pharmacological management of type 2 diabetes: clinical considerations and future perspectives

Abstract

The management of type 2 diabetes continues to evolve with the historical glucocentric nature of care, paving the way toward more holistic and comorbidity-based management largely due to the advent of newer medications and trial data. Clinicians need to be aware that an understanding of not only the current treatment landscape but also the future developments in care and therapy is required in order to understand the best options for the management of their patients. This article will discuss current perspectives in the pharmacological management of type 2 diabetes, largely focusing on recent trial developments and associated future trials and molecules that may impact type 2 diabetes care in the near future.