RESUMO
Several research groups have attempted to describe the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes by creating specific subtypes. A Swedish study evaluating subtypes of type 2 diabetes soon after diagnosis has proposed the existence of 5 clusters. Subtyping can lead to a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, better prediction of the development of diabetes-related complications, and a personalized approach towards lifestyle interventions and prescription of glucose-lowering medication. In addition to subtyping, there is increasing interest in the various factors which predict the glycaemic response of an individual to a specific medication. Hopefully, these developments will in the near future lead to a better-individualized treatment of people with type 2 diabetes.
