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  1. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/medications-list

    List of Common Diabetes Medications - Healthline

    • Learn about the different types of diabetes medications for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, how they work, and what side effects they may have. Find out the names, brands, and dosages of common insulins… See more

    Overview

    Doctors prescribe different medications to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes and help control your blood sugar. Treatment may vary depending on your diagnosis, health, and other f… See more

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    Medications for type 1 diabetes

    Insulin
    Insulin is the most common type of medication used in type 1 diabetes treatment. There are more than 20 types sold in the … See more

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    Medications for type 2 diabetes

    If you have type 2 diabetes, your body makes insulin but no longer uses it well. Your body can’t make enough insulin to keep your blood sugar levels within an optimal ran… See more

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    Other drugs

    People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes often need to take other medications to treat conditions that are common with diabetes.
    These drug… See more

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    What are the different types of diabetes drugs?
    The following are the different types of diabetes drugs mentioned in this article: Acarbose, Albiglutide (Tanzeum), Alogliptin (Nesina), Alogliptin-metformin (Kazano), Alogliptin-pioglitazone (Oseni), Bromocriptine mesylate (Cycloset, Parlodel), Canaglifozin, and Canagliflozin-metformin (Invokamet).
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  1. Drugs.com
    https://www.drugs.com/condition/diabetes-mellitus-type-ii.html

    List of 162 Diabetes, Type 2 Medications Compared - Drugs.com

  3. Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/...

    Diabetes treatment: Medications for type 2 diabetes - Mayo Clinic

  4. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetes-medications

    Common Diabetes Drugs - WebMD

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  6. American Diabetes Association
    https://diabetes.org/health-wellness/medication/...

    What Are My Options for Type 2 Diabetes Medications? | ADA

  7. American Diabetes Association
    https://diabetes.org/health-wellness/me…

    Diabetes Medication | ADA

    Learn about different types of diabetes drugs, how they work, and how to use them. Find out how to manage your blood glucose with insulin, oral medications, or a combination of both.

  8. Diabetes Education Online
    https://dtc.ucsf.edu/types-of-diabetes/ty…

    Table of Medications - Diabetes Education Online

    52 rows · Compare different oral and injectable drugs for type 2 diabetes, including metformin, sulfonylureas, glinides, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, and incretin-based therapies. See dosing, …

  9. nih.gov
    https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-informa…

    Insulin, Medicines, & Other Diabetes Treatments - NIDDK

    Learn about the different types of insulin, oral medicines, and other injectable medicines for diabetes. Find out how to take them, what side effects to expect, and what questions to ask your doctor.

  10. American Diabetes Association
    https://diabetes.org/health-wellness/medication/type-2-medications

    Type 2 Diabetes Medications - American Diabetes Association

  11. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/medicat…

    Type 2 Diabetes Medication and Treatment - Verywell …

    Jul 5, 2024 · Type 2 diabetes medications include metformin, sulfonylureas, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, and other medications that change the way your body uses insulin and glucose. Not everyone with type 2 diabetes needs …