Factors Influencing the Choice of Glucose-Lowering Medications Among Physicians Treating Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

Background The factors considered by physicians when prescribing a glucose-lowering agent to patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in real-world settings are not necessarily consistent with those recommended by clinical practice guidelines. Here, we identify the major factors that drive physicians' selection of glucose-lowering agents in the real world and how these factors may differ by physician's specialty.  Methods A web-based survey was conducted among 135 physicians who manage patients with T2D in Saudi Arabia.