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Diabetes Type 2 Medications

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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.

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Metformin (Glucophage) is an inexpensive drug used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in both brand and generic versions. Generic metformin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Riomet (metformin) is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Riomet is less popular than other biguanides. Riomet is available in generic and brand versions.

Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Riomet is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.
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Metformin ER (Glucophage XR) is an inexpensive drug used to treat type II diabetes. It helps control blood sugar in combination with diet and exercise. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic metformin ER is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Lantus (insulin glargine) is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Lantus is a long-acting type of insulin, which works by helping to regulate blood sugar levels. The most common form of Lantus is carton of 3ml solostar pens. Lantus is also available as a vial. Lantus is also available as a biosimilar. Biosimilars are biologic drugs that are similar to the original medication with no meaningful differences in effectiveness or safety. The currently approved biosimliars for Lantus are rezvoglar (insulin glargine-aglr) and semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn). Lantus may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.
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Ozempic

as low as$149
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Ozempic (semaglutide) is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost. Ozempic is a GLP-1 Agonist which works by increasing insulin release and reducing appetite. The most common form of Ozempic is a 2mg prefilled pen. Ozempic is also available as a 3mg prefilled pen. There are currently no generic alternatives for Ozempic.
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Dexcom G7 10 Day is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Dexcom G7 10 Day is only available as a brand name drug.
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Glipizide (Glucotrol) is an inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brands versions. Generic glipizide is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Glimepiride (Amaryl) is an inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brands versions. Generic glimepiride is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Pioglitazone (Actos) is a moderately priced drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic pioglitazone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus is only available as a brand name drug.
Bigfoot Unity is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Bigfoot Unity is only available as a brand name drug.
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BD Luer-Lok

as low as$6
BD Luer-Lok is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. BD Luer-Lok is only available as a brand name drug.
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Unilet

as low as$7
Unilet is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Unilet is only available as a brand name drug.
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Autolet

as low as$10
Autolet is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Autolet is only available as a brand name drug.
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Minimed

as low as$10
Minimed is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Minimed is only available as a brand name drug.
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Trueplus

as low as$11
Trueplus is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Trueplus is only available as a brand name drug.
Unistik Touch is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Unistik Touch is only available as a brand name drug.
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GLIPIZIDE treats type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing insulin levels in your body, which decreases your blood sugar (glucose). It also helps your body use insulin more effectively. It belongs to a group of medications called sulfonylureas. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
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Easypoint

as low as$16
Easypoint is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Easypoint is only available as a brand name drug.
Bayer Microlet is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Bayer Microlet is only available as a brand name drug.
Prodigy AutoCode (No Coding) Test Strips are compatible with all Prodigy meters (Prodigy AutoCode Meter, Prodigy Pocket Meter, Prodigy Voice Meter) and are sold in packages of 50.
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glyburide

as low as$18
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Glyburide is an inexpensive drug that helps to treat type 2 diabetes. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. Glyburide is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic glyburide is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Vanishpoint is part of the Medical Supplies and Devices class and treats Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions. Vanishpoint is only available as a brand name drug.
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Metformin ER is a biguanide used to treat type II diabetes. It helps control blood sugar in combination with diet and exercise. Metformin is widely considered the first-line treatment for adult onset diabetes because it rarely causes hypoglycemia and can help with weight loss. Brands include Fortamet and Glucophage XR. The immediate release version is available as generic metformin and Glucophage. Extended-release metformin combination pills include Janumet XR (Januvia and metformin) and Actoplus Met XR (pioglitazone and metformin).
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REPAGLINIDE treats type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing insulin levels in your body, which decreases your blood sugar (glucose). Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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