Type 2 diabetes medications are used to manage blood glucose (sugar) levels and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications. They work in various ways to help lower your blood glucose. Common classes include biguanides, sulfonylureas, and insulins. Biguanides like metformin (Glumetza, Riomet) are usually taken as oral pills. Sulfonylureas, such as glipizide (Glucotrol XL) and glimepiride (Amaryl), also come in oral forms. Insulins, like insulin glargine (Lantus, Semglee, Basaglar, Toujeo), are typically injectable. Continuous glucose monitors, such as FreeStyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G7, can help you track your blood glucose levels in real-time. These options provide different ways to help manage your diabetes effectively.
