A member asked:

What is pharmacotherapy for diabetes?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Many: There are currently 14 drug classes (including insulins) to treat diabetes with many more to come in the coming years. It's too much to list in 400 words.

Answered 10/24/2017

5.9k views

Thank
Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Meds which ↓Sugar: Though most also create additional problems. Sulfonylurea meds response ? within 1-2 yrs & accelerate dm, they & esp. Insulin can easily drive blood sugar too low. Many others. The best agents currently available are the glp-1 analogues, victoza (liraglutide) & bydureon. Also symlin (makes Insulin more effective without too ?blood sugar) plus these ?apatite & ?wt. Loss. Sglt2 inhibitor likely approved soon.

Answered 6/25/2014

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What are the main causes of diabetes in the U.S.A.?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How common is diabetes in the U.S.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How common is diabetes in the u.S. Teen population now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Whats the best way to change the behavior of people with diabetes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer