Antidiabetic

Antidiabetic medications are drugs used to treat diabetes, a medical condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin or does not properly process insulin, leading to high levels of glucose in the blood. Antidiabetic medications work to lower blood glucose levels, either by increasing the body’s ability to produce insulin or by helping the body to better utilize the insulin it produces. There are several different types of antidiabetic medications, including insulin, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, thiazolidinediones, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, biguanides, and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. Each type of medication works differently and can be used alone or in combination with other medications. In general, antidiabetic medications are used in combination with lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, to reduce and manage blood glucose levels.