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Review Article

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review of Current Trends

Abdulfatai B. Olokoba, Olusegun A. Obateru, Lateefat B. Olokoba

Received: 10 Mar 2012 / Accepted: 08 May 2012

© OMSB, 2012

Abstract Introduction

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder in

which prevalence has been increasing steadily all over the world.
As a result of this trend, it is fast becoming an epidemic in some
D iabetes mellitus (DM) is probably one of the oldest diseases
known to man. It was first reported in Egyptian manuscript about
countries of the world with the number of people affected expected 3000 years ago.1 In 1936, the distinction between type 1 and type
to double in the next decade due to increase in ageing population, 2 DM was clearly made.2 Type 2 DM was first described as a
thereby adding to the already existing burden for healthcare component of metabolic syndrome in 1988.3 Type 2 DM (formerly
providers, especially in poorly developed countries. This review is known as non-insulin dependent DM) is the most common form
based on a search of Medline, the Cochrane Database of Systemic of DM characterized by hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and
Reviews, and citation lists of relevant publications. Subject relative insulin deficiency.4 Type 2 DM results from interaction
heading and key words used include type 2 diabetes mellitus, between genetic, environmental and behavioral risk factors.5,6
prevalence, current diagnosis, and current treatment. Only articles People living with type 2 DM are more vulnerable to various
in English were included. Screening and diagnosis is still based forms of both short- and long-term complications, which often lead
on World Health Organization (WHO) and American Diabetes to their premature death. This tendency of increased morbidity
Association (ADA) criteria which include both clinical and and mortality is seen in patients with type 2 DM because of the
laboratory parameters. No cure has yet been found for the disease; commonness of this type of DM, its insidious onset and late
however, treatment modalities include lifestyle modifications, recognition, especially in resource-poor developing countries like
treatment of obesity, oral hypoglycemic agents, and insulin Africa.7
sensitizers like metformin, a biguanide that reduces insulin
resistance, is still the recommended first line medication especially Epidemiology
for obese patients. Other effective medications include non- It is estimated that 366 million people had DM in 2011; by 2030
sulfonylurea secretagogues, thiazolidinediones, alpha glucosidase this would have risen to 552 million. 8 The number of people with
inhibitors, and insulin. Recent research into the pathophysiology type 2 DM is increasing in every country with 80% of people with
of type 2 DM has led to the introduction of new medications DM living in low- and middle-income countries. DM caused 4.6
like glucagon-like peptide 1 analogoues: dipeptidyl peptidase-IV million deaths in 2011. 8 It is estimated that 439 million people
inhibitors, inhibitors of the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 and would have type 2 DM by the year 2030.9 The incidence of type 2
11ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1, insulin-releasing glucokinase DM varies substantially from one geographical region to the other
activators and pancreatic-G-protein-coupled fatty-acid-receptor as a result of environmental and lifestyle risk factors.10
agonists, glucagon-receptor antagonists, metabolic inhibitors of Literature search has shown that there are few data available
hepatic glucose output and quick-release bromocriptine. Inhaled on the prevalence of type 2 DM in Africa as a whole. Studies
insulin was licensed for use in 2006 but has been withdrawn from examining data trends within Africa point to evidence of a
the market because of low patronage. dramatic increase in prevalence in both rural and urban setting,
and affecting both gender equally.11
Keywords: Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Diagnosis; Management; The majority of the DM burden in Africa appears to be type
Newer drugs. 2 DM, with less than 10% of DM cases being type 1 DM.11 A
Abdulfatai B. Olokoba 2011 Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, estimates that DM affects about 25.8 million people in the US
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.
E-mail: drabolokoba@yahoo.com (7.8% of the population) in 2010 with 90% to 95% of them being
type 2 DM.12
Olusegun A. Obateru It is predicted that the prevalence of DM in adults of which
Department of Medicine, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Nigeria.
type 2 DM is becoming prominent will increase in the next two
Lateefat B. Olokoba decades and much of the increase will occur in developing countries
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, where the majority of patients are aged between 45 and 64 years.13
Ilorin, Nigeria.

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It is projected that the latter will equal or even exceed the former As a result of this dysfunction, glucagon and hepatic glucose
in developing nations, thus culminating in a double burden as a levels that rise during fasting are not suppressed with a meal.
result of the current trend of transition from communicable to
non-communicable diseases.14

Lifestyle, Genetics, and Medical Conditions

Type 2 DM is due primarily to lifestyle factors and genetics.15
A number of lifestyle factors are known to be important to the
development of type 2 DM. These are physical inactivity, sedentary
lifestyle, cigarette smoking and generous consumption of alcohol.16
Obesity has been found to contribute to approximately 55% of cases
of type 2 DM.17 The increased rate of childhood obesity between
the 1960s and 2000s is believed to have led to the increase in type
2 DM in children and adolescents.18 Environmental toxins may
contribute to the recent increases in the rate of type 2 DM. A weak
positive correlation has been found between the concentration in
the urine of bisphenol A, a constituent of some plastics, and the
incidence of type 2 DM.19
There is a strong inheritable genetic connection in type 2 DM,
having relatives (especially first degree) with type 2 DM increases
the risks of developing type 2 DM substantially. Concordance
among monozygotic twins is close to 100%, and about 25% of
those with the disease have a family history of DM.20 Recently,
genes discovered to be significantly associated with developing
type 2 DM, include TCF7L2, PPARG, FTO, KCNJ11, NOTCH2,
WFS1, CDKAL1, IGF2BP2, SLC30A8, JAZF1, and HHEX.
KCNJ11 (potassium inwardly rectifying channel, subfamily J,
member 11), encodes the islet ATP-sensitive potassium channel
Kir6.2, and TCF7L2 (transcription factor 7-like 2) regulates
proglucagon gene expression and thus the production of glucagon-
like peptide-1.21 Moreover, obesity (which is an independent risk
factor for type 2 DM) is strongly inherited.22 Monogenic forms
like Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), constitutes
up to 5% of cases.23 There are many medical conditions which
can potentially give rise to, or exacerbate type 2 DM. These
include obesity, hypertension, elevated cholesterol (combined
hyperlipidemia), and with the condition often termed metabolic
syndrome (it is also known as Syndrome X, Reaven's syndrome).24
Other causes include acromegaly, Cushing's syndrome,
thyrotoxicosis, pheochromocytoma, chronic pancreatitis, cancer,
and drugs.25 Additional factors found to increase the risk of type
2 DM include aging, 26 high-fat diets, and a less active lifestyle.27

Pathophysiology
Type 2 DM is characterized by insulin insensitivity as a result
of insulin resistance, declining insulin production, and eventual
pancreatic beta-cell failure.28,29 This leads to a decrease in
glucose transport into the liver, muscle cells, and fat cells. There
is an increase in the breakdown of fat with hyperglycemia. The
involvement of impaired alpha-cell function has recently been
recognized in the pathophysiology of type 2 DM.30

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Given inadequate levels of insulin and increased insulin resistance, determining blood sugar control over time. However, practicing
hyperglycemia results. The incretins are important gut mediators physicians frequently employ other measures in addition to those
of insulin release, and in the case of GLP-1, of glucagon suppression. recommended. In July 2009, the International Expert Committee
Although GIP activity is impaired in those with type 2 DM, GLP-
1 insulinotropic effects are preserved, and thus GLP-1 represents
a potentially beneficial therapeutic option.30 However, like GIP;
GLP-1 is rapidly inactivated by DPP-IV in vivo.
Two therapeutic approaches to this problem have been
developed: GLP-1 analogues with increased half-lives, and DPP-
IV inhibitors, which prevent the breakdown of endogenous GLP-
1 as well as GIP.30 Both classes of agents have shown promise,
with potential not only to normalize fasting and postprandial
glucose levels but also to improve beta-cell functioning and mass.
Studies are ongoing on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction
in the development of insulin resistance and etiology of type 2
DM.31 Also very important is adipose tissue, as endocrine organ
hypothesis (secretion of various adipocytokines, i.e., leptin, TNF-
alpha, resistin, and adiponectin implicated in insulin resistance
and possibly beta-cell dysfunction).30
A majority of individuals suffering from type 2 DM are obese,
with central visceral adiposity. Therefore, the adipose tissue plays
a crucial role in the pathogenesis of type 2 DM. Although the
predominant theory used to explain this link is the portal/visceral
hypothesis giving a key role in elevated non-esterified fatty acid
concentrations, two new emerging theories are the ectopic fat
storage syndrome (deposition of triglycerides in muscle, liver and
pancreatic cells). These two hypotheses constitute the framework
for the study of the interplay between insulin resistance and beta-
cell dysfunction in type 2 DM as well as between our obesogenic
environment and DM risk in the next decade.30

Screening and Diagnosis

Tests for screening and diagnosis of DM are readily available. The
test recommended for screening is the same as that for making
diagnosis, with the result that a positive screen is equivalent to a
diagnosis of pre-diabetes or DM.32 Although about 25% of patients
with type 2 DM already have microvascular complications at the
time of diagnosis suggesting that they have had the disease for
more than 5 years at the time of diagnosis.33 It is still based on
the American Diabetic Association (ADA) guidelines of 1997 or
World Health Organization (WHO) National diabetic group
criteria of 2006, which is for a single raised glucose reading with
symptoms (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia and weight loss),
otherwise raised values on two occasions, of either fasting plasma
glucose (FPG) ≥7.0 mmol/L (126 mg/dL) or with an oral glucose
tolerance test (OGTT), two hours after the oral dose a plasma
glucose ≥11.1 mmol/L (200 mg/dL).32
The 1997 ADA recommendations for diagnosis of DM focus
on the FPG, while WHO focuses on the OGTT.32 The glycated
hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fructosamine is also still useful for

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(IEC) recommended the additional diagnostic criteria of an glyburide should be avoided in elderly patients with DM and use
HbA1c result ≥6.5% for DM. This committee suggested that the of short-acting glipizide should be preferred.38
use of the term pre-diabetes may be phased out but identified the
range of HbA1c levels ≥6.0% and <6.5% to identify those at high
risk of developing DM.34
As with the glucose-based tests, there is no definite threshold
of HbA1c at which normality ends and DM begins.32 The IEC
has elected to recommend a cut-off point for DM diagnosis that
emphasizes specificity, commenting that this balanced the stigma
and cost of mistakenly identifying individuals as diabetic against
the minimal clinical consequences of delaying the diagnosis in a
patient with an HbA1c level <6.5%.34

Management
Through lifestyle and diet modification. Studies have shown that
there was significant reduction in the incidence of type 2 DM with
a combination of maintenance of body mass index of 25 kg/m 2 ,
eating high fibre and unsaturated fat and diet low in saturated and
trans-fats and glycemic index, regular exercise, abstinence from
smoking and moderate consumption of alcohol.5,16,35-37 Suggesting
that majority of type 2 DM can be prevented by lifestyle
modification. Patients with type 2 DM should receive a medical
nutrition evaluation; lifestyle recommendations should be tailored
according to physical and functional ability.38

Pharmacological Agents
Biguanides
Biguanides, of which metformin is the most commonly used
in overweight and obese patients, suppresses hepatic glucose
production, increases insulin sensitivity, enhances glucose uptake
by phosphorylating GLUT-enhancer factor, increases fatty acid
oxidation, and decreases the absorption of glucose from the
gastrointestinal tract.39 Research published in 2008 shows further
mechanism of action of metformin as activation of AMP-activated
protein kinase, an enzyme that plays a role in the expression of
hepatic gluconeogenic genes.40 Due to the concern of development
of lactic acidosis, metformin should be used with caution in elderly
diabetic individuals with renal impairment. It has a low incidence
of hypoglycemia compared to sulfonylureas.39

Sulfonylureas
These generally well tolerated but because they stimulate
endogenous insulin secretion, they carry a risk of hypoglycemia.38
Elderly patients, with DM who are treated with sulfonylureas
have a 36% increased risk of hypoglycemia compared to
younger patients.41 Glyburide is associated with higher rates of
hypoglycemia compared to glipizide.42 Some of the risk factors
for hypoglycemia are age-related impaired renal function,
simultaneous use of insulin or insulin sensitizers, age greater
than 60 years, recent hospital discharge, alcohol abuse, caloric
restriction, multiple medications or medications that potentiate
sulfonylurea actions.43 Use of long acting sulfonylurea such as

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Meglitinides There is no risk of hypoglycemia with the use of GLP-

Repaglinide and nateglinide are non-sulfonylurea secretagogues 1 therapies (unless combined with insulin secretagogues). In
which act on the ATP-dependent K-channel in the pancreatic addition, emerging evidence suggests incretin-based therapies
beta cells thereby stimulating the release of insulin from the beta
cells, similar to sulfonylurea, though the binding site is different.44
Meglitinides have a rapid onset and a short duration of action
(4-6 hrs) and thus lower risk of hypoglycemia. Meglitinides are
given before meals for postprandial blood glucose control. Pre-
prandial administration allows flexibility in case a meal is missed
without increased risk of hypoglycemia.45 Repaglinide is mainly
metabolized in the liver with very minimal amounts excreted via
the kidneys and thus dose adjustment is not necessary in patients
with renal insufficiency except those with end-stage renal disease.44

Thiazolidinediones
Thiazolidinedione is an insulin sensitizer, selective ligands
transcription factor peroxisomes proliferator-activated gamma.
They are the first drugs to address the basic problem of insulin
resistance in type 2 DM patients,46 whose class now includes mainly
pioglitazone after the restricted use of rosiglitazone recommended
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently due to increased
cardiovascular events reported with rosiglitazone.36 Pioglitazone
use is not associated with hypoglycemia and can be used in cases
of renal impairment and thus well tolerated in older adults. On
the other hand, due to concerns regarding peripheral edema, fluid
retention and fracture risk in women, its use can be limited in
older adults with DM. Pioglitazone should be avoided in elderly
patients with congestive heart failure and is contraindicated in
patients with class III-IV heart failure.47

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Acarbose, Voglibose and Miglitol have not widely been used to
treat type 2 DM individuals but are likely to be safe and effective.
These agents are most effective for postprandial hyperglycemia and
should be avoided in patients with significant renal impairment.
Their use is usually limited due to high rates of side-effects such
as diarrhoea and flatulence.38 Voglibose, which is the newest of the
drugs, has been shown in a study to significantly improve glucose
tolerance, in terms of delayed disease progression and in the
number of patients who achieved normoglycemia.48

Incretin-Based Therapies
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogues are the foundation
of incretin-based therapies which are to target this previously
unrecognized feature of DM pathophysiology resulting in
sustained improvements in glycemic control and improved body
weight control.49 They are available for use as monotherapy,
as an adjunct to diet and exercise or in combination with oral
hypoglycemic agents in adults with type 2 DM. Examples are
Exenatide, an incretin mimetic, and Liraglutide.38

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may have a positive impact on inflammation, cardiovascular and short acting insulin.55 It was withdrawn from the market by the
hepatic health, sleep, and the central nervous system.49 manufacturer in October 2007 due to poor sales.

Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors
Dipeptidyl-peptidase (DPP) IV inhibitors inhibit dipeptidyl
peptidase-4 (DPP-4), a ubiquitous enzyme that rapidly inactivates
both GLP-1 and GIP, increase active levels of these hormones and,
in doing so, improves islet function and glycemic control in type 2
DM.50 DPP-4 inhibitors are a new class of anti-diabetogenic drugs
that provide comparable efficacy to current treatments. They
are effective as monotherapy in patients inadequately controlled
with diet and exercise and as add-on therapy in combination with
metformin, thiazolidinediones, and insulin. The DPP-4 inhibitors
are well tolerated, carry a low risk of producing hypoglycemia and
are weight neutral. However, they are relatively expensive.50 The
long-term durability of effect on glycemic control and beta-cell
morphology and function remain to be established.50,51

Insulin
Insulin is used alone or in combination with oral hypoglycemic
agents. Augmentation therapy with basal insulin is useful if
some beta cell function remains. Replacement of basal-bolus
insulin is necessary if beta cell exhaustion occurs. Rescue therapy
using replacement is necessary in cases of glucose toxicity which
should mimic the normal release of insulin by the beta cells of the
pancreas.52 Insulin comes in injectable forms - rapid acting, short
acting, intermediate acting and long acting. The long acting forms
are less likely to cause hypoglycemia compared to the short acting
forms.

Insulin analogues
Insulin therapy was limited in its ability to mimic normal
physiologic insulin secretion. Traditional intermediate- and long-
acting insulins (NPH insulin, lente insulin, and ultralente insulin)
are limited by inconsistent absorption and peaks of action that
may result in hypoglycemia.53,54 The pharmacokinetic profiles of
the new insulin analogues are distinct from those of the regular
insulins, and their onset and durations of action range from rapid
to prolonged. Currently, two rapid-acting insulin analogues,
insulin lispro and insulin aspart, and one long-acting insulin
analogue, insulin glargine, are available.53,54

Future in Drug Therapy Inhaled Insulin

The inhaled form of rapidly acting insulin which became available
in 2006,55 after it was approved by both the European Medicines
Evaluation Agency and FDA for treatment of type 1 and type
2 DM in adults.55-57 It is a rapid acting form of insulin that was
indicated for use in adults with type 1 and type 2 DM and has the
advantage of delivery directly into the lungs. Studies have however
shown that inhaled insulin is as effective as, but not better than

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Bromocriptine 10. Zimmet P, Alberti KG, Shaw J. Global and societal implications of the
diabetes epidemic. Nature 2001 Dec;414(6865):782-787.
Quick-release bromocriptine has recently been developed for the 11. Mbanya JC. The burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the African diaspora.
treatment of type 2 DM. However, the mechanism of action is not Available at www.medscape.com/view article/560718_2.
clear. Studies have shown that they reduce the mean HbA1c levels
by 0.0% to 0.2% after 24 weeks of therapy.58

Others
Inhibitors of the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2, which increase
renal glucose elimination, and inhibitors of 11ß-hydroxysteroid
dehydrogenase 1, which reduce the glucocorticoid effects in liver
and fat. Insulin-releasing glucokinase activators and pancreatic-
G-protein-coupled fatty-acid-receptor agonists, glucagon-receptor
antagonists, and metabolic inhibitors of hepatic glucose output are
being assessed for the purpose of development of new drug therapy
for type 2 diabetic patients.59

Conclusion

Type 2 DM is a metabolic disease that can be prevented through

lifestyle modification, diet control, and control of overweight and
obesity. Education of the populace is still key to the control of this
emerging epidemic. Novel drugs are being developed, yet no cure
is available in sight for the disease, despite new insight into the
pathophysiology of the disease. Management should be tailored to
improve the quality of life of individuals with type 2 DM.

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