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Types of Diabetes Medications

DPP-4 Inhibitors
DPP-4 Inhibitors

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are a class of medicine that lower high blood glucose levels and may be used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. DPP-4 inhibitors slow the inactivation and degradation of GLP-1, a hormone involved in glucose removal from the gut.

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Gliclazide
Gliclazide

It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot, and medical exams.

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Glimeperide-Rosiglitazone (Avandaryl)
Glimeperide-Rosiglitazone (Avandaryl)

Avandaryl contains a combination of glimepiride and rosiglitazone, two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Avandaryl is for people with type 2 diabetes. This medication is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Avandaryl is not recommended for use with insulin.

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Glimepiride (Amaryl)
Glimepiride (Amaryl)

Amaryl (glimepiride) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Amaryl is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Insulin or other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with Amaryl if needed.

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Glimepiride-Pioglitazone (Duetact)
Glimepiride-Pioglitazone (Duetact)

You should not use Duetact if you are allergic to glimepiride, pioglitazone, or sulfa drugs, or if you have: severe or advanced heart failure; active bladder cancer; or. diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment). Pioglitazone may increase your risk of serious heart problems. However, not treating your diabetes can damage your heart and other organs. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Duetact.

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Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Glipizide (Glucotrol)

Glucotrol is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by helping your pancreas produce insulin. Glucotrol is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glucotrol is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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Glipizide-Metformin (Metaglip)
Glipizide-Metformin (Metaglip)

Glipizide/metformin hydrochloride (Metaglip has been discontinued in the US) is a combination of two antidiabetic medications prescribed in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

This chart outlines the latest medications approved by the FDA for diabetes treatment and the ... GLP-1 Agonist Medications Chart ... See more GLP-1 Agonist ...

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Glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase)
Glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase)

Glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase Prestab) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is recommended that glyburide be combined with diet and exercise for controlling blood glucose levels. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, and safety during pregnancy should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.

Glyburide-Metformin (Glucovance)
Glyburide-Metformin (Glucovance)

Glucovance (glyburide/metformin) is a combination drug prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes in addition to diet and exercise. Side effects include: Diarrhea; Nausea; Upset stomach; Headache; Nausea; Stomach pain; Drug interactions, dosage, storage, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.

Insulin Therapy
Insulin Therapy

Insulin is used in the treatment of people with type 1 diabetes who produce little or no insulin. It may also be used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes if insulin levels remain low despite the use of other types of medications, although most people with type 2 diabetes do not require insulin in the early stages of the disease.

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Meglitinides
Meglitinides

Meglitinides are used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. List of Meglitinides: Filter by: Drug Name View by: Brand | Generic Reviews Avg. Ratings; Prandin (Pro ...

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Metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza, Others)
Metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza, Others)

Metformin (Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet, Riomet) is a medication prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and the prevention of type 2 diabetes in patients who are at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Nateglinide (Starlix)
Nateglinide (Starlix)

Starlix (nateglinide) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine helps your body respond better to insulin produced by your pancreas. Starlix is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Pioglitazone (Actos)
Pioglitazone (Actos)

Actos (pioglitazone) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Actos is for people with type 2 diabetes. Actos is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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Repaglinide (Prandin)
Repaglinide (Prandin)

Prandin (repaglinide) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by causing the pancreas to produce insulin. Prandin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride (Avandaryl)
Rosiglitazone and Glimepiride (Avandaryl)

Avandaryl contains a combination of glimepiride and rosiglitazone, two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Avandaryl is for people with type 2 diabetes. This medication is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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Rosiglitazone and Metformin (Avandamet)
Rosiglitazone and Metformin (Avandamet)

Avandamet contains a combination of metformin and rosiglitazone, two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Avandamet is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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Rosiglitazone Avandia)
Rosiglitazone Avandia)

Avandia (rosiglitazone) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Avandia is for people with type 2 diabetes. Rosiglitazone is sometimes used in combination with other medicines, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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Saxagliptin (Onglyza)
Saxagliptin (Onglyza)

Onglyza (saxagliptin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating. Onglyza is for people with type 2 diabetes. It is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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SGLT2 Inhibitors
SGLT2 Inhibitors

How SGLT2 Inhibitors Work SGLT2 is a protein in humans that facilitates glucose reabsorption in the kidney. SGLT2 inhibitors block the reabsorption of glucose in the kidney, increase glucose excretion, and lower blood glucose levels.

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Sitagliptin (Januvia)
Sitagliptin (Januvia)

Januvia (sitagliptin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating. Januvia is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Januvia is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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Sulfonylureas
Sulfonylureas

Sulfonylureas are a group of medicines used in the management of Type 2 diabetes. Sulfonylureas lower blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin release from the Beta cells of the pancreas. Their action is dependent upon the presence of functioning Beta cells, therefore, sulfonylureas do not work in people with type 1 diabetes.

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Thiazolidinediones
Thiazolidinediones

Thiazolidinediones may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral agents for type 2 diabetes, such as metformin or sulphonylureas. Weight gain and an increase in peripheral fat mass is a side effect of thiazolidinediones.

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