A 40-year-old member asked:
How does actos (pioglitazone) help in controlling my diabetes?
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Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
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.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Aug 2, 2014
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