Italian guidelines for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

•This guideline is aimed at providing a reference for pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.•Recommendations are designed as indications for healthcare professionals in charge of diabetes treatment.•These recommendations apply to outpatients, either in primary care or at specialist referral.•Recommendations have been formulated on the basis of available evidence, independent of current reimbursement policies.