Different Types of Diabetes Medicine

There are a number of pills and drugs that were developed to manage specific types and stages of diabetic conditions. These drugs has given the public more options to effectively manage and control minor to serious complications of diabetic conditions.

Sulfonylureas

• Sulfonylureas is a drug that helps the body produce and make use of sufficient amount of insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Biguanides

• Biguanides, also known as Metformin, helps lower blood glucose by regulating the glucose produced by the liver. It helps lower the insulin levels of the body. In addition, the drug also helps improve blood cholesterol levels.

Thiazolidinediones

• Thiazolidinediones, which are sold under the pioglitazone and rosiglitazone generic names, are the pills that help cells become more sensitive to insulin.

Glyburide and Metformin

• Meglitinides and d-phenylalanine derivatives are drugs that help the pancreas make more insulin to regulate insulin production and aid in food digestion.
  A Glyburide and Metformin combination is offered in single pills to lower blood sugar, and is usually not recommended for people with kidney problems.

DPP-4 Inhibitors

• DPP-4 inhibitors are pills that increase insulin levels when blood sugar is high. It helps reduce blood sugar levels by regulating the sugar produced in the liver.

Prandal

• Prandal glucose regulators stimulate insulin production in the pancreas and reduce the risk of hypoglycemia.

Alpha Glucose Inhibitors

• Alpha glucose inhibitors are usually included in diabetic medications to slow down the rate at which starchy food is absorbed into the bloodstream, resulting in more manageable blood sugar levels.