Extra extra, read all about it

The UK National Prescribing Centre (NPC) has published MeReC Extra 35 (PDF).

This MeReC covers some of key recommendations from the updated NICE guideline on type 2 diabetes. It includes a discussion in the following areas:

• HbA_1c targets
• Some risks and benefits of intensive glucose lowering therapy
• Appropriate use of self monitoring of blood glucose
• Place in therapy for hypoglycaemic agents
• Interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk

Thanks to http://www.prescriber.org.uk/