Diabetes is the leading cause of adult-onset blindness, kidney failure and non-traumatic lower extremity amputations.  90% of diabetes is type 2 and many of these cases may be preventable.  This article reviews prevention strategies using medications and lifestyle interventions and explores how pharmacists may play a role in helping their patients prevent type 2 diabetes.

 

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