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Metformin

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:41:16 +0000

Brand Names:

Glucophage, Glucophage XR (see cost information below), Glucovance (combination) , Avandamet(combination), Janumet(combination)

What is it?

Normally used for Type 2 Diabetes. This drug tells your liver to not make sugar.…

Rosiglitazone

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:23:22 +0000

Brand Names:

Avandia, Avandamet(combination), Avandaryl(combination)

What is it?

This drug works on something called PPAR gamma to turn on a gene that increases the effect of insulin on the cell. This…

Glipizide

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:17:13 +0000

Brand Names:

Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL, Metaglip(combination)

What is it?

Glipizide stimulates the pancrease to secrete more insulin. This helps lower blood sugar in Type 2 Diabetes

What’s In It For Me?

Lowering blood…

Sitagliptin

ProfJameson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Brand Names:

Januvia, Sitagliptin-Metformin combination(Janumet)

What is it?

Januvia lowers blood sugar in people with Type 2 Diabetes. It works by blocking something called DPP-4, causing the body to make less blood…

Pioglitazone

ProfJameson — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:02:28 +0000

Brand Names:

Actos, ACTOplus met(combination)

What is it?

This drug works on something called PPAR gamma to turn on a gene that increases the effect of insulin on the cell. This…

Insulin Glargine

ProfJameson — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:21:49 +0000

Brand Names:

Lantus

What is it?

Lantus lowers high blood sugar in diabetic patients. Lantus is a slow release product similar to the insulin that is found in your body. Insulin is made…

Exenatide

ProfJameson — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:09:54 +0000

Brand Names:

Byetta

What is it?

Exenatide helps control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. It works by preventing high blood sugars after meals and should be used with diet and…