Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Drug Therapy

Abstract

Diabetes is common around the world. It has several types and, among them, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is very common in many countries and can be found in all age groups. T2DM has some complications that really make patients’ lives inconvenient and some of the complications can bring high mortality. This review discusses how these complications happen and drug therapies for some of the diseases, also talks about some other factors that could make drug therapies different and gives some ways to discover drugs that can improve treatment plans. The complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus are mostly microor macrovascular diseases, whose onset and progression are caused by its uncontrolled nature. At present, the drug treatment for type 2 diabetes includes two types: oral hypoglycemic drugs and injectable preparations. At present, the treatment of type 2 diabetes focuses on comprehensive management, with the goal of controlling blood sugar and preventing complications. Future research may focus on new drug development, technological and therapeutic innovations, early intervention and reversal of type 2 diabetes.