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Type 2 Diabetes

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Overview

A chronic metabolic condition characterized by insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar levels. Treatment typically involves lifestyle modifications and medications to improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood glucose.

Drug classes used to treat type 2 diabetes

  • GLP-1 Receptor Agonists — Medications that mimic the GLP-1 hormone to regulate blood sugar and appetite.
  • Insulins — Hormone replacement for diabetes management.
  • SGLT2 Inhibitors — Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a class of oral diabetes medications that lower blood sugar by pre...
  • Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) — Oral antidiabetic medications that improve insulin sensitivity by activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ...
  • Biguanides — Biguanides are oral antidiabetic agents that lower blood glucose primarily by reducing hepatic glucose production. Metfo...

Medications for type 2 diabetes

Drug comparisons for type 2 diabetes

Frequently asked questions