Diabetes

Anti-Diabetes Drugs

There are several types of anti-diabetes drugs available to help manage blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. Except for insulin, liraglitude, exenatide and pramlinitide they all are administered orally, so they are also called oral hypoglycaemic agents. These drugs work in various ways to increase insulin production, decrease glucose production in the liver, improve insulin sensitivity, or slow down the absorption of glucose from the digestive tract. There are different types of Anti-Diabetic Drugs, and their choice depends on the nature of diabetes, the person’s age and condition, and other factors. Type 1 diabetes is a disease caused by insufficient insulin. Insulin must be used for type 1 must be injected.

Here are some common classes of anti-diabetes drugs:

• Metformin
• Sulfonylureas
• Meglitinides
• Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
• Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors and many more

Additionally, lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and regular exercise are often crucial components of managing diabetes.