Algorithms and general principles of initiation and intensification of hypoglycemic therapy

The authors reviewed the main approaches to the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 1 (including insulin therapy, glycemia self-monitoring, and education in the principles of disease management) and type 2 (nutrition, physical activity, glucose-lowering drugs, glycemia self-monitoring, education in the principles of disease management, and surgical treatment for morbid obesity), as well as gestational diabetes mellitus. The general principles of initiation and intensification of hypoglycemic therapy are considered.