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Type 2 diabetes treatment
Third-line treatment
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Third-line treatment
If second-line treatments are ineffective and blood glucose is not being controlled effectively, a third antidiabetic drug should be added (triple therapy).
For individuals who can take metformin, the following triple therapy combinations should be considered:
For individuals who cannot take metformin (whether it is contraindicated or not tolerated), insulin therapy should be considered.
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