What is Gestational Diabetes?

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes is a condition marked by high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes can often be managed through lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet and increasing activity. However, it is sometimes necessary to use medications such as insulins to keep blood sugar levels under control.

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Glucophage (metformin)

Drug class: Biguanides

$34

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Riomet (metformin)

Drug class: Biguanides

$34

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Glucophage XR (metformin ER (glucophage XR))

Drug class: Biguanides

$37

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Note: 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.

Gestational Diabetes: Drug Classes

Gestational Diabetes drugs are grouped into the following classes based on how they work:

Biguanides(9 drugs)

As low as$34

Biguanides are used to treat diabetes type 2. They lower blood sugar levels by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed through the intestines and made by the liver. They also work by making the body more sensitive to insulin.

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Insulins(34 drugs)

As low as$4

Insulins are used to control blood sugar levels to treat diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2 by helping the body convert sugar to energy.

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Sulfonylureas(1 drugs)

As low as$36

Sulfonylureas are used to lower blood sugar levels to treat diabetes type 2 by increasing insulin production in the pancreas.

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