PILL series. What is my ideal diabetes target?

Diabetes mellitus is common in our increasingly affluent and ageing population. Although it is an old friend of practising family physicians, there is a need to be familiar with and up to date about the disease. As patients become more informed and receptive to current medical information, family physicians also need to stay current. This article highlights the evidences that have shaped our current treatment targets for type 2 diabetes mellitus.