Gliptin / glitazone combinations are used to treat diabetes type 2. Gliptins lower blood sugar levels by increasing insulin and suppressing glucagon. Glitazones work by making the body more sensitive to insulin and by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver.
Why are gliptin glitazone combinations prescribed?
ALOGLIPTIN; PIOGLITAZONE treats type 2 diabetes. It helps your body use insulin effectively, which decreases your blood sugar (glucose). It also reduces the amount of sugar released into your blood. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
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