{"id":30727,"date":"2024-05-22T18:42:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T13:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=30727"},"modified":"2024-06-25T14:33:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T09:03:35","slug":"antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Antidiabetic Drugs List To Manage Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#Antidiabetic_Drugs_Classification\" title=\"Antidiabetic Drugs Classification\">Antidiabetic Drugs Classification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#1_Pramlintide\" title=\"1. Pramlintide\">1. Pramlintide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#2_Insulin\" title=\"2. Insulin\">2. Insulin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#3_GLP-1_Receptor_Agonists\" title=\"3. GLP-1 Receptor Agonists\">3. GLP-1 Receptor Agonists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#4_Oral_Hypoglycemics\" title=\"4. Oral Hypoglycemics\">4. Oral Hypoglycemics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#Antidiabetic_Drugs_for_Type_1_Diabetes\" title=\"Antidiabetic Drugs for Type 1 Diabetes\">Antidiabetic Drugs for Type 1 Diabetes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#1_Pramlintide-2\" title=\"1. Pramlintide\">1. Pramlintide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#2_Insulin-2\" title=\"2. Insulin\">2. Insulin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#Anti-Diabetic_Drug_List_for_Type_2_Diabetes\" title=\"Anti-Diabetic Drug List for Type 2 Diabetes\">Anti-Diabetic Drug List for Type 2 Diabetes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#1_Biguanides\" title=\"1. Biguanides\">1. Biguanides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#2_Sulfonylureas\" title=\"2. Sulfonylureas\">2. Sulfonylureas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#3_Meglitinides_Glinides\" title=\"3. Meglitinides (Glinides)\">3. Meglitinides (Glinides)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#4_Thiazolidinediones_TZDs\" title=\"4. Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)\">4. Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#5_Alpha-glucosidase_Inhibitors\" title=\"5. Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors\">5. Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#6_Dipeptidyl_Peptidase-4_DPP-4_Inhibitors\" title=\"6. Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors\">6. Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#7_Glucagon-like_Peptide-1_GLP-1_Receptor_Agonists\" title=\"7. Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists\">7. Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#8_Sodium-Glucose_Co-Transporter_2_SGLT2_Inhibitors\" title=\"8. Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors\">8. Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#9_Amylin_Analogs\" title=\"9. Amylin Analogs\">9. Amylin Analogs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#10_Dopamine-2_Agonists\" title=\"10. Dopamine-2 Agonists\">10. Dopamine-2 Agonists<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#Oral_Antidiabetic_DrugsAntidiabetic_Drugs_Chart\" title=\"Oral Antidiabetic Drugs\/Antidiabetic Drugs Chart\">Oral Antidiabetic Drugs\/Antidiabetic Drugs Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/antidiabetic-drugs-list-to-manage-diabetes\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterised by increased blood glucose levels. It occurs when the body is unable to produce (Type 1 diabetes) or utilise insulin (Type 2 diabetes). However, managing diabetes can be challenging and requires combined approaches such as lifestyle modifications, medications, dietary changes, and monitoring blood glucose levels. Moreover, antidiabetic drugs are a class of drugs that help regulate blood glucose levels. The main goal of the anti-diabetic drug is to manage insulin &amp; regulate the blood glucose levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F30727\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/health-benefits-of-tamarind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"7 Incredible Tamarind Benefits For Blood Sugar Regulation &amp; Overall Health\">7 Incredible Tamarind Benefits For Blood Sugar Regulation &amp; Overall Health<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antidiabetic_Drugs_Classification\"><\/span>Antidiabetic Drugs Classification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that anti-diabetic drugs offer a variety of solutions to individuals with diabetes? Here are some names of anti-diabetic drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Antidiabetic-Drugs-Classification_23-05-24-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Antidiabetic Drugs Classification\" class=\"wp-image-31267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Antidiabetic-Drugs-Classification_23-05-24-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Antidiabetic-Drugs-Classification_23-05-24-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Antidiabetic-Drugs-Classification_23-05-24-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Antidiabetic-Drugs-Classification_23-05-24-420x236.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Antidiabetic-Drugs-Classification_23-05-24-840x473.webp 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Antidiabetic-Drugs-Classification_23-05-24-1130x636.webp 1130w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Antidiabetic-Drugs-Classification_23-05-24-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Antidiabetic-Drugs-Classification_23-05-24.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pramlintide\"><\/span>1. Pramlintide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an injectable drug replicating the effects of amylin, a hormone released with insulin. These hormones manage glucose levels by reducing the pace at which food is absorbed and digested in the body. But the question is, how does Pramlintide work? It decreases glucagon secretion and slows down the stomach processes by emptying it, increasing satiety, and eventually improving blood glucose management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Insulin\"><\/span>2. Insulin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Insulin is a hormone that is essential to allow glucose in the blood to enter cells and is&nbsp;produced by the pancreas. But what is its role in diabetics? Diabetic&#8217;s&nbsp;bodies either fail to produce enough insulin or don&#8217;t use it adequately. Insulin therapy is a critical component of diabetes management and can be provided by injections or insulin pumps. Here are the primary forms of insulin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Long-Acting Insulin: <\/strong>This form of insulin offers a consistent release of insulin over an extended period of time. It is commonly used as basal insulin. This form of insulin reduces blood glucose levels for up to 24 hours or more, gradually affecting the bloodstream. Examples include insulin glargine, insulin degludec (Tresiba), and insulin detemir (Levemir).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short-Acting Insulin:<\/strong> This kind of insulin drug is usually administered before meals to control blood sugar levels during the meal. It starts functioning in around 30 minutes, peaks after 2-3 hours, and lasts 3-6 hours. For example,&nbsp;Novolin R FlexPen, Humulin R,&nbsp;and Novolin R ReliOn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rapid-Acting Insulin:<\/strong> This type is used prior to or following meals to prevent post-meal glucose rises. It&nbsp;starts working within 15 minutes, reaches its peak 1-2 hours later, and lasts 2-4 hours. For example, insulin lispro (Admelog, Humalog), insulin aspart (Fiasp, NovoLog), inhaled insulin (Afrezza), &amp; insulin glulisine (Apidra).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermediate-Acting Insulin: <\/strong>This form of insulin has a less rapid start and a longer duration of action, resulting in basal insulin coverage. It begins to work 2-4 hours after usage, reaches its peak after around 12 hours, and lasts for 12-18 hours. Examples may include insulin isophane (Humulin N, Novolin N).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_GLP-1_Receptor_Agonists\"><\/span>3. GLP-1 Receptor Agonists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This class of anti-diabetic drugs is referred to as Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. These injectable drugs imitate the effects of the natural GLP-1 hormone. They increase insulin secretion, suppress glucagon release, and slow stomach emptying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Oral_Hypoglycemics\"><\/span>4. Oral Hypoglycemics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral hypoglycemics, commonly known as oral antidiabetic drugs, are a group of drugs that are&nbsp;used for managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Class of Drug<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Mechanism of Action<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Metformin<\/strong><\/td><td>It limits&nbsp;glucose synthesis in the liver and increases insulin sensitivity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sulfonylureas<\/strong><\/td><td>Stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin, which helps manage blood glucose levels.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DPP-4 Inhibitors<\/strong><\/td><td>Inhibit the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4, thereby extending the activity of incretin hormones that increase insulin secretion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SGLT-2 Inhibitors<\/strong><\/td><td>Prevent glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, resulting in higher glucose excretion in urine.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)<\/strong><\/td><td>Improve insulin sensitivity in cells, hence increasing glucose uptake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors<\/strong><\/td><td>Delay carbohydrate digestion and absorption, which helps to manage post-meal glucose levels.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antidiabetic_Drugs_for_Type_1_Diabetes\"><\/span>Antidiabetic Drugs for Type 1 Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In individuals with&nbsp;type 1 diabetes, the&nbsp;body is unable to produce insulin on its own. So, the purpose of anti-diabetic drugs is to replace the insulin your pancreas cannot produce. Let&#8217;s look at the fundamentals of insulin and how pramlintide, an amylinomimetic, fits into the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pramlintide-2\"><\/span>1. Pramlintide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pramlintide, an amylinomimetic injectable, is administered before meals. It reduces the time it takes your stomach to empty after eating. Next, it lowers the hormone glucagon after meals, which aids in blood sugar regulation and can also suppress the appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Insulin-2\"><\/span>2. Insulin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Insulin Pump: A small programmable device that delivers specified insulin doses throughout the day through a catheter and tube or a tubeless pump pod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Injections require a fine needle and syringe or an insulin pen, and a combination of insulin types is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anti-Diabetic_Drug_List_for_Type_2_Diabetes\"><\/span>Anti-Diabetic Drug List for Type 2 Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the list of Antidiabetic drugs for type 2 diabetes that you must prefer if you have type 2 diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Biguanides\"><\/span>1. Biguanides<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> Metformin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Reduces hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sulfonylureas\"><\/span>2. Sulfonylureas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Glipizide, Glyburide, Glimepiride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> T2DM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Meglitinides_Glinides\"><\/span>3. Meglitinides (Glinides)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Repaglinide, Nateglinide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Stimulates rapid, short-acting insulin secretion from the pancreas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> T2DM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Thiazolidinediones_TZDs\"><\/span>4. Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Pioglitazone, Rosiglitazone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Increases insulin sensitivity in muscle and adipose tissue by activating PPAR-gamma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> T2DM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Alpha-glucosidase_Inhibitors\"><\/span>5. Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Acarbose, Miglitol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Delays carbohydrate absorption in the intestines by inhibiting alpha-glucosidase enzymes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> T2DM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dipeptidyl_Peptidase-4_DPP-4_Inhibitors\"><\/span>6. Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Sitagliptin, Saxagliptin, Linagliptin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Inhibits DPP-4 enzyme, increasing levels of incretin hormones, which increases insulin secretion and decreases glucagon levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> T2DM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Glucagon-like_Peptide-1_GLP-1_Receptor_Agonists\"><\/span>7. Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Exenatide, Liraglutide, Semaglutide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Mimics GLP-1, enhancing glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon secretion, and slowing gastric emptying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> T2DM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Sodium-Glucose_Co-Transporter_2_SGLT2_Inhibitors\"><\/span>8. Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Canagliflozin, Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Inhibits SGLT2 in the kidneys, reducing glucose reabsorption and increasing glucose excretion in urine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> T2DM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/health-benefits-of-onion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 Benefits of Eating Raw Onion You Must Know About<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Amylin_Analogs\"><\/span>9. Amylin Analogs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> Pramlintide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Slows gastric emptying, reduces postprandial glucagon secretion, and promotes satiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> T1DM and T2DM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Dopamine-2_Agonists\"><\/span>10. Dopamine-2 Agonists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> Bromocriptine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Modulates hypothalamic regulation of metabolism, increasing insulin sensitivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Use:<\/strong> T2DM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/best-fat-burning-foods-help-lose-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 Best Fat Burning Foods To Help You Lose Weight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oral_Antidiabetic_DrugsAntidiabetic_Drugs_Chart\"><\/span>Oral Antidiabetic Drugs\/Antidiabetic Drugs Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a table summarising the oral hypoglycemic tablets along with their names and their mechanism for managing diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Class<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Medication Example<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Mechanism of Action<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Biguanides<\/strong><\/td><td>Metformin<\/td><td>Reduces glucose production by the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sulfonylureas<\/strong><\/td><td>Glipizide, Glyburide<\/td><td>Stimulate the pancreas to release more insulin, aiding in blood glucose control.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DPP-4 Inhibitors<\/strong><\/td><td>Sitagliptin, Saxagliptin<\/td><td>Inhibit the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4, prolonging the action of incretin hormones, which stimulate insulin release.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SGLT-2 Inhibitors<\/strong><\/td><td>Canagliflozin, Dapagliflozin<\/td><td>Prevent the reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys, leading to increased glucose excretion in urine.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)<\/strong><\/td><td>Pioglitazone, Rosiglitazone<\/td><td>Improve insulin sensitivity in cells, enhancing glucose uptake.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors<\/strong><\/td><td>Acarbose, Miglitol<\/td><td>Slow down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, helping to control post-meal glucose levels.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/health-benefits-of-eating-strawberry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 Strawberry Benefits You Need To Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing diabetes requires a&nbsp;multidimensional approach that involves lifestyle changes, dietary changes,&nbsp;regular monitoring, and the proper use of antidiabetic drugs. Awareness of the various antidiabetic drug classes and mechanisms can assist healthcare providers in adjusting treatment programs to patients&#8217; specific needs, enhancing their quality of life and lowering the risk of long-term consequences. Always remember, before making any sort of changes in your diabetes management regimen, always check with a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Disclaimer: The content of this article is compiled information from generic and public sources. It is in no way a substitute, suggestion, or advice for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. Beato App does not claim responsibility for this information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are you looking for the perfect glucometer to check your blood sugar level? 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