OPTIMIZATION OF TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND OBESITY
Keywords:
type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, treatment optimization, insulin resistance, metabolic control.Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity represent two interrelated chronic metabolic disorders that significantly increase morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs worldwide. Their coexistence is associated with poor glycemic control, accelerated development of cardiovascular complications, and reduced quality of life. Optimizing treatment strategies for patients with T2DM and obesity requires an integrated, patient-centered approach that combines lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy, and, in selected cases, surgical interventions. This paper analyzes current approaches to the optimization of treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, focusing on individualized therapy, modern antidiabetic drugs with weight-reducing effects, and multidisciplinary management. Particular attention is paid to improving metabolic outcomes and preventing long-term complications.
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