Type 2 diabetes is an extremely common condition. There is increasing interest in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in remission, and this article aims to improve understanding, recognition and management of these patients in primary care, with the potential to provide a better quality of life for patients and cost savings for healthcare providers.
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