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Diabetes Medicines

Mackay Memorial Hospital · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Diabetes medicines work by improving blood glucose control through various mechanisms such as enhancing insulin secretion, increasing insulin sensitivity, or reducing hepatic glucose production.

Diabetes medicines work by improving blood glucose control through various mechanisms such as enhancing insulin secretion, increasing insulin sensitivity, or reducing hepatic glucose production. Used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

At a glance

Generic nameDiabetes Medicines
Also known asMetformin, Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Thiazolidinediones, α-glucosidase inhibitor
SponsorMackay Memorial Hospital
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Diabetes medicines encompass multiple drug classes with different mechanisms of action. Common approaches include stimulating pancreatic beta cells to release more insulin, improving the body's ability to use existing insulin, slowing carbohydrate digestion and absorption, or promoting glucose excretion through the kidneys. The specific mechanism depends on the individual agent within the diabetes medicine category.

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