Thiazolidinediones - Medication for Type 2 Diabetes

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Thiazolidinediones - Medication for Type 2 Diabetes

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Thiazolidinediones are oral medications that help lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, they are another way to control blood sugar levels. Thiazolidinediones currently available in the United States include Actos (pioglitazone), Avandia (rosiglitazone) and a combination drug, Avandamet (rosiglitazone and metformin).

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