Each year the American Diabetes Association (ADA) publishes Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care), which provides an up-to-date, comprehensive, evidence-based guide to diabetes care. 

See: Practice Guidelines Resources | American Diabetes Association

• Management of type 2 diabetes requires a chronic disease model approach that is patient-centered and attends to glycemic management, prevention and management of comorbidities and mental health issues, patient education that supports improved diet and exercise, and ongoing monitoring
• As a progressive disease and because of common cardiovascular and renal comorbidities, combination therapy and the use of newer agents in at-risk patients are recommended.  In addition, many patients will ultimately require and benefit from insulin, in conjunction with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
• Clinicians should be sure to address social determinants of health and treatment costs with patients