EVALUATION OF THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE OF VARIOUS ANTIDIABETIC DRUGS USED IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

Abstract

The objective of the study was the evaluation of therapeutic response of various antidiabetic agents (allopathic and siddha) used in clinical practice, followed by development of an ideal algorithm for the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The onset of diabetes during last decade has reduced from 40 years to 30 years, hence the increased burden for Indian health care system to meet the growing demand for newer molecules for treatment of DM. Number of treatment options are limited in government sector hospitals, thereby newer strategies using available anti diabetic agents are essential. The proper utilization of available Siddha formulations can be one better way, provided an effective monitoring program is in place. There is also a significant number of depression seen in T2DM patients. In order to effectively monitor and control the progression of the DM, every hospital should have a healthcare professional called as Diabetic Advisor (DA). Also the role of Community Pharmacist (CP) in Diabetes management needs to be improved in India. As CPs are final and regular contact point for the ambulatory DM patients, without their contribution the early detection of diabetes, proper management and delaying the diabetes related complications can t be achieved. Suitable continuing pharmacy education program national wide along through collaboration with health care systems that also include pharmacy colleges and Diabetic Associations which are required to facilitate better diabetes management services.