National ambulatory care non-insulin antidiabetic medication prescribing trends in the United States from 2009 to 2015.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite their efficacy in lowering hemoglobin A1c, recent data suggest that sulfonylureas are associated with cardiovascular risk and hypoglycemia. The objective of this study was to determine whether prescribers decreased sulfonylurea use in favor of newer medications in the United States over seven years.

Research design and methods

This cross-sectional study utilized data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. Patient visits between 2009 and 2015 were included for patients who were at least 18 years old, had a documented prescription for a non-insulin antidiabetic medication, and a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Sample survey data were extrapolated to national estimates using data weights. Prescribing rates

SUBMITTER: Kitten AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6693747 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature