Modern aspects of diabetes mellitus type 2 treatment in cardiology practice (in the context of EASD/ADA consensus and Russian guidelines)

The article presents the importance of the problem of diagnostics and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 in the light of steady increase of the prevalence of the disorder and its complications. Chronic hyperglycemia is a leading factor of cardiovascular disorders development associated with damage of eyes, kidneys, cardiac vessels, brain, and lower extremities arteries that results in disability and mortality of patients with DM type 2 and defines its social significance. The article provides definition of DM concept and classification, characterizes DM type 2 and other glycemic disorders diagnostic criteria. It is outlined that glycated hemoglobin (6.5% and more) is the diagnostic criterion for DM type 2. Special attention is given to glycemia self-control with the use of Contour™ Plus One glucometer, the distinguishing feature of which is the possibility of synchronization with mobile application Contour™ Diabetes. Therapeutic goals of DM type 2 treatment are defined according to ADA/EASD-2018 consensus (American Diabetes Association/ European Association for the Study of Diabetes) and Russian Association of Endocrinologists algorithms (2019). Recommendations for personalization of antihyperglycemic drugs choice in various clinical cases in consideration of rational drug combinations are given. Particular advantages of treatment using Russian guidelines are discussed.

diabetes mellitus type 2, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disorders, chronic cardiac failure, glycemia self-control