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Diabetes Drugs: Sulfonylureas :: Diabetes Self-Management

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Sulfonylureas among were the first oral medicines available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. they were discovered by accident in france by a researcher who was working on drugs for typhoid fever. animals that were given sulfounylureas displayed unusual behaviors and were found to have hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). it was quickly recognized that these drugs could be used for the treatment of diabetes...

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