Sugar reduction drugs

Strategies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes are aimed at compensating for carbohydrate metabolism. For this, three main methods are used: adherence to a special diet, exercise regimen and the use of hypoglycemic drugs.

The use of hypoglycemic drugs for type 2 diabetes requires a serious approach. The choice of these medicines and their dosage is handled by the attending physician, while focusing on the patient's condition, blood sugar and urine indicators, the course and severity of the disease, and some other criteria.

It should be understood that a drug ideally suited to one patient may not give the proper effect to another or even be contraindicated. Therefore, these drugs should be used strictly according to the purpose and under the supervision of a specialist.

Classification of sugar-reducing tablets

Oral hypoglycemic drugs are divided into three main types depending on the chemical formula and the mechanism of action on the patient's body.

Sulfonamides

The most common medicines that have a multifaceted impact, namely:

The most commonly used are the new generation of hypoglycemic drugs from this group based on the following substances:

Biguanides

Drugs, the mechanism of action of which is associated with improving the absorption of muscle tissue glucose . These drugs affect the receptors of cells, suppress the formation of glucose and its absorption in the intestine. However, they contribute to the emergence of tissue hypoxia. The list of such drugs includes tablets based on metformin:

Inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase

Means, the action of which is based on the slowing down of glucose absorption in the intestine and its entry into the blood. They are most effective at an increased level of glycemia after meals and normal fasting. However, more often these drugs are combined with other sugar-reducing tablets. This includes tablets: