Cost
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high
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low
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moderate
Medication Type
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injected
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oral
Feature
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generic available
Drug Class
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alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
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amylin analog
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biguanides
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bile acid sequestrants
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dopamine-2 agonists
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dpp-4 inhibitors
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glp-1 receptor agonists
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insulin + glp-1 receptor agonists
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meglitinides
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sglt-2 inhibitors
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sulfonylureas
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tzds
Type 2 Medications
There are dozens of oral and non-insulin injectable medications that help manage blood sugar (blood glucose). Most of these medications are for people with type 2 diabetes. Some come in pill form, while others are injected.
Which medication (or combination of medications) is best for you? That's a decision you'll need to make with your diabetes care team. Factors such as current glucose trends, your lifestyle, whether you have heart disease, and cost considerations all play a role in the decision-making process.
Medications are listed as: Brand name (generic name)
BYDUREON (exenatide extended release)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Injectable type 2 diabetes medication
BYDUREON BCise (exenatide extended release)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Injectable type 2 diabetes medication
JANUMET XR (sitagliptin and metformin extended-release)
Merck & Co., Inc.
Oral type 2 diabetes medication
Xultophy 100/3.6 (insulin degludec and liraglutide injection)
Novo Nordisk
Injectable type 2 diabetes medication