Biguanides for Diabetes: Biguanides are a class of drugs prescribed to manage blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 Diabetes. Brand names include Metaglip, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glucovance, and Avandamet; they are also available in generic forms as glipizide and metformin, metformin, metformin and glyburide, and rosiglitazone. Even with the use of these medications, diabetics need to make sure their blood sugar levels are kept at an acceptable level by using a blood glucose meter or blood sugar monitor. These drugs may also be prescribed for people with pre-diabetes.

Biguanides
Biguanides Biguanides work by: decreasing the liver's production of glucose decreasing the small intestines' absorption of glucose improving your body's ability to use insulin, by improving yo
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Biguanides for type 2 diabetes
Biguanides for type 2 diabetes WebMD Examples Generic Name Brand Name glipizide and metformin Metaglip metformin Glucophage, Glucophage XR metformin and glyburide Glucovance rosiglitazo
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Biguanides for Type 2 Diabetes
Biguanides for Type 2 Diabetes Examples (Metaglip) (Glucophage, Glucophage XR) (Glucovance) (Avandamet) Glyburide and glipizide are sulfonylurea medications, which lower blood sugar by c
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