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2. Diabetes management - Wikipedia

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   One of the most common drugs used in T2D, metformin is the drug of choice to help patients lower their blood sugar levels. Metformin is an example of a class of medicine called biguanides. [ 34 ] The medication works by reducing the new creation of glucose from the liver and by reducing absorption of sugar from food. [ 34 ]

3. Diabetes medication - Wikipedia

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   Drugs used in diabetes treat types of diabetes mellitus by decreasing glucose levels in the blood. With the exception of insulin , most GLP-1 receptor agonists ( liraglutide , exenatide , and others), and pramlintide , all diabetes medications are administered orally and are thus called oral hypoglycemic agents or oral antihyperglycemic agents.

4. Hyperglycemia - Wikipedia

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   Chronic hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) injures the heart in patients without a history of heart disease or diabetes and is strongly associated with heart attacks and death in subjects with no coronary heart disease or history of heart failure. [22] Also, a life-threatening consequence of hyperglycemia can be nonketotic hyperosmolar syndrome. [16]

5. Starting Ozempic? Here Are 7 Foods to Eat (& 10 to Avoid) - AOL

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   In addition to helping people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels, this GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist) medication helps reduce appetite and curb food cravings.

6. What Doctors Want You to Know About Ozempic Alternatives - AOL

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   While glucagon helps prevent blood sugar from dropping too low, insulin helps blood sugar levels from rising too high. This injectable medication targets the same receptors as Ozempic (GLP-1 ...

7. Is There a "Best Time" to Take Metformin? - AOL

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   Do take your medication with food. Doing so can help limit stomach or bowel problems, which are common within the first few weeks of treatment. ... metformin may lead to low blood sugar levels ...