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If exercising more and eating better are not enough to control your blood sugar, your doctor may suggest oral medication. There are six classes of drugs that lower blood glucose levels. Each works in a different way. The six classes are sulfonylureas, meglitinides, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, DPP-4 Inhibitors, and oral combination therapy.

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Someone recently asked for the names of the currently available FDA approved prescription medications for treating type 2 diabetes.    As of December 2011, there are eleven classes of medications approved by the FDA for lowering blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.  Many of the approved medications have two names: a brand name and a…

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Dr. Bill Quick, Health Pro, posted Avandia Again? I’ve written about the diabetes drug Avandia a dozen times already, but once again, this zombie…

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Gretchen Becker, Health Guide, commented on Sulfonylureas and Beta Cell Burnout Robin, I can't give you medical advice, tell you what you *should* do but, when…

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