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Figure 1—— Algorithm for the metabolic management of type 2 diabetes. Reinforce lifestyle intervention at every visit. *Check A1C every 3 months until <7% and then at least every 6 months. +Although three oral agents can be used, initiation and intensification of insulin therapy is preferred based on effectiveness and expense. #See Fig. 1 in ref. 39 for initiation and adjustment of insulin.