ABSTRACT
The aim of this chapter is to describe the current treatment guidelines and goals of therapy for patients with diabetes mellitus as outlined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) (1-3; Table 1). Each year the ADA publishes ‘‘Clinical Practice Recommendations,’’ which are standards that have been shown to minimize the risk of both short-term (i.e., hypoglycemia) and long-term complications of diabetes. Such standards also allow objective assessment of the care provided by practitioners in managing patients with diabetes.
