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How does actos (pioglitazone) help in controlling my diabetes?
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Actos (pioglitazone): It's a once/day oral diabetes medication that works by making the Insulin in your body more sensitive, thereby more effective. It's considered an Insulin sensitizer.
Answered 8/2/2014
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