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biguanides
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stop liver conversion of glycogen into glucose
metformin--glucophage |
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thiazolidinediones
TZD's |
increase cell receptor sensitivity to insulin
actos--pioglazone avandia--rosiglitazone |
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meglitinides
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stimulate release of insulin from beta cells
prandin--repaglinide |
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alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
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decrease absorption of CHO
take with meals glyset, migitol precose, acarbose |
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sulfonylureas
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stimulate beta cells to increase production of insulin
increase sensitivity to insulin at receptor sites May also decrease hepatic glucose production amaryl--glimepiride glipizide--glucotrol |
