Diabetes Medications
Insulin and oral hypoglycemics for type 1 and type 2 diabetes management
Glipizide
Glipizide
Use:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Mechanism:
Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells by closing ATP-sensitive K+ channels
Glyburide
Glyburide
Use:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Mechanism:
Stimulates pancreatic beta cells to release insulin
Insulin Aspart
Insulin Aspart
Use:
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Mechanism:
Binds to insulin receptors, facilitating glucose uptake into cells
Insulin Glargine
Insulin Glargine
Use:
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Mechanism:
Binds to insulin receptors, facilitating glucose uptake into cells
Insulin Lispro
Insulin Lispro
Use:
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Mechanism:
Binds to insulin receptors, promoting glucose uptake and storage
Metformin
Metformin Hydrochloride
Use:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, PCOS
Mechanism:
Decreases hepatic glucose production, increases insulin sensitivity
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