antidiabeettien
Antidiabetics are a class of medications used to manage and treat diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. These medications work by either increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver, or enhancing the body's ability to use glucose. There are several types of antidiabetic drugs, including:
1. Sulfonylureas: These drugs stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin. Examples include glipizide and glyburide.
2. Meglitinides: These medications also stimulate insulin release but have a shorter duration of action compared
3. Thiazolidinediones: These drugs improve insulin sensitivity and reduce glucose production. Pioglitazone is a commonly used
4. DPP-4 inhibitors: These medications inhibit the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4, which breaks down incretin hormones, thereby
5. GLP-1 receptor agonists: These drugs mimic the action of the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, which increases
6. SGLT2 inhibitors: These medications inhibit the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2, which reabsorbs glucose in the kidneys,
7. Insulin: This hormone is the primary treatment for type 1 diabetes and is also used in
Antidiabetic medications are typically prescribed based on the type of diabetes, the severity of the condition,