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  1. Healthline
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    List of Common Diabetes Medications - Healthline

    • 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 factors.… See more

    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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    Talk with a doctor

    Many medications are available to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. They each work in different ways to help you control your blood sugar.
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    What drugs are used to treat type 2 diabetes?
    Here are some of the drugs that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating type 2 diabetes. Metformin lowers the amount of glucose being produced by the liver. It also makes the body more sensitive to insulin. Metformin is classified as a biguanide. It is the most commonly used diabetic drug.
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  1. Diabetes Education Online
    https://dtc.ucsf.edu › types-of-diabetes › ...

    Table of Medications - Diabetes Education Online

    52 rows · Use this table to look up the different medications that can be used …

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

  4. diabetes.org
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    MEDICATIONS - American Diabetes Association

  5. WebMD
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    Common Diabetes Drugs - WebMD

  6. Mayo Clinic
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    Diabetes treatment: Medications for type 2 diabetes

  7. Forbes
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    A Complete List Of Diabetes Medications – Forbes Health

    Aug 1, 2023 · There are many different medications available for treating diabetes, so it’s important to discuss all your options with your doctor. Read on to learn about the different types of medications...

  8. American Diabetes Association
    https://diabetes.org › health-wellness › …

    Diabetes Medication | ADA

    Health & Wellness. Get a Handle on Diabetes Medication. The more you know, the better you’ll feel. Type 2 Diabetes Medications: Getting It Right. There are many different types of drugs that can work in different ways to lower your …

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

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

  10. Verywell Health
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    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 …