Abdulkareem A. Alanezi
Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Al Batin, 39524, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
THE ROLE OF PHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS IN OPTIMIZING GLYCEMIC CONTROL AND REDUCING COMPLICATIONS IN DIABETES MELLITUS: CURRENT INSIGHTS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Author(s): Abdulkareem A. Alanezi*
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, with its associated complications presenting significant challenges for both individuals and healthcare systems. Effective pharmacological management is essential for achieving optimal glycaemic control, which is key to preventing microvascular issues like retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy, as well as macrovascular problems such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Recent advancements in diabetes treatment have been driven by the introduction of novel drug classes, including sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which not only improve glycaemic control but also offer protective effects for the heart and kidneys. While traditional medications, like metformin, sulfonylureas, and insulin, continue to play a central role, t.. Read More»