Resumen

LLANES DE TORRES, R.. New evidences on the handling of type 2 diabetes. Medifam [online]. 2002, vol.12, n.9, pp.85-92. ISSN 1131-5768.

During last years important changes have appeared in the management of type 2 diabetes. A brief review of recent literature is presented, including diagnostic controversy, scientific evidence supporting its treatment, therapeutic tackling, principal disposable drugs and combined therapy recommendations.

Palabras clave : Diabetes mellitus; Review; Primary Health Care.