Diabetes Drugs: Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors :: Diabetes Self-Management

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Diabetes Drugs: Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors :: Diabetes Self-Management

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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, a class of drugs also known as “starch blockers,” function by slowing the absorption of certain carbohydrates in the gastrointestinal tract. two drugs in this class — acarbose (brand name precose) and miglitol (glyset) — are approved in the united states, while two others — voglibose (volix and others) and emiglitate — are available only outside of the united states...

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A List of Oral Medications for Diabetes 2 Treatment -- Part 3 | The Diabetes Club

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Diabetes prevention: Meta-analysis finds glitazones superior to other oral antidiabetic drug classes - - Drug Topics

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Diabetes Drugs: DPP-4 Inhibitors :: Diabetes Self-Management

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DPP-4 Inhibitors :: Diabetes Self-Management

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