New on the blog: Type 2 Diabetes: What Current Guidelines Recommend
October 20, 2026 · 0:15
Why the 2026 diabetes standards start medication at diagnosis alongside nutrition and activity, how medicines are chosen for your whole health, and when to review the plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The American Diabetes Association publishes its Standards of Care in Diabetes in the journal Diabetes Care. In the 2026 edition, the section on medicines is Section 9, Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment.
No. The 2026 Standards say healthy behaviors should be emphasized along with any medication. Food, activity and medicine work together from the start.
Yes. The 2026 Standards say starting with a combination of medicines can be considered for adults with type 2 diabetes. Your provider will weigh it with you.
