Is there still a chance for a patient who has been struggling with diabetes for 30 years to gain a better glycaemic control?

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the development of antidiabetic treatment in a woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Improved glycaemic control was achieved after years with gradual setting of oral antidiabetic agents in combination with insulin glargine titration and lifestyle modification.

Keywords

• type 2 diabetes mellitus
• insulin glargine 300 U/ml
• titration
• linagliptin
• pioglitazone