- Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a common condition that can lead to serious health issues like vascular, kidney, and nerve problems, making prevention and treatment important.
- Recent advancements in T2D management include better understanding of early blood sugar control, mental health impacts, social factors, healthy diets, continuous glucose monitoring, and specific medications that help prevent heart and kidney diseases.
- This review highlights key evidence on preventing and treating T2D, emphasizing the roles that primary care physicians play in managing the condition.
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., and its public health and economic burdens are rising.