Importance of Postprandial Glucose Levels as a Target for Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Tibaldi, Joseph
- Source
- Southern Medical Journal. Jan2009, Vol. 102 Issue 1, p60-66. 7p.
- Subject
- *GLUCOSE
*TYPE 2 diabetes treatment
*DIABETES
*GLYCEMIC index
*CARDIOVASCULAR diseases
- Language
- ISSN
- 0038-4348
The article discusses the significant role played by postprandial glucose (PPG) levels in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. PPG is effective in controlling glycemic levels, especially in patients who are close in achieving their glycemic goals. It states that PPG reduces the development of cardiovascular diseases and complications.