Antidiabetic agents are medications that are used to treat Type 2 diabetes and which serve, along with exercise and diet, to help lower blood sugar, also known as glucose, levels.
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Recommended Resources
Presents data about Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate), including safety information about the medication, a section for those who are reconsidering using it, and tips about living a healthy lifestyle.
http://www.avandia.com/
DDP-4 Inhibitors fo rTpe 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overview of the article about the research consists of the abstract, background, objectives and search strategy as well as the results and authors' conclusions.
http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab006739.html
Diabetes Information: Sulfonylureas
Presents details about various medications within this drug group, including Orinase, Glucotrol, and Amaryl. Information includes which generation it is, how long it acts in the system, dose range, and number of dosages per day.
http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_treatments/sulfonylureas.php
Drugs.com: Angidiabetic Combinations
Lays out reviews and ratings as well as dosing information and precautions.
http://www.drugs.com/drug-class/antidiabetic-combinations.html
Fixed-dose Antidiabetic Combination
Unveils details about combination therapy of the product PrandiMet, which is a combination of metformin and Repagliide including pharmacology, dosages, and precautions.
http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/fixed-dose-antidiabetic-combination/article/140043/
Glumetza XR - Diabetes Treatment
Get safety, side effect, efficacy information and more, here at the official Glumetza XR site.
http://www.glumetzaxr.com/diabetes-treatment/
Information about Acarbose (Precose)
Supplies information about acarbose, which is sold under the trade name Precose, including pros and cons. Also includes the information contained on the product insert.
http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/acarbose.htm
Metanx® provides information for patients with diabetic neuropathy and detailed treatment options with prescription medical food.
http://www.metanx.com
The manufacturers of sitagliptin tablets present details about their product and how it works, the difference between sitagliptin and other drugs, and how to manage type 2 diabetes.
http://www.januvia.com/sitagliptin/januvia/consumer/index.jsp
Precose & Glyset: Starch Blockers
Provides data about these alpha-glucosidase inhibitors including how and why they work, the dose range and frequency of each, as well as side effects sometimes experienced.
http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_treatments/precose_glyset.php
This article about diabetes self-management details of sulfonylureas, why they are effective, ad who can and cannot use them.
http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/Articles/Diabetes-Definitions/sulfonylureas