The Meds

Eight drug classes. Twenty-five years of prescribing history. Plain English on what works, what doesn’t, and what the fine print says.

Every major medication category used to treat Type 2 diabetes — from the original Metformin to the GLP-1 revolution. Click any class to get the full breakdown: mechanism, efficacy data, side effects, long-term use considerations, and prescribing history.

GLP-1 Agonists

  • Semaglutide — Ozempic / Wegovy
  • Tirzepatide — Mounjaro / Zepbound
  • Dulaglutide — Trulicity
  • Liraglutide — Victoza

SGLT2 Inhibitors

  • Empagliflozin — Jardiance
  • Canagliflozin — Invokana
  • Dapagliflozin — Farxiga

DPP-4 Inhibitors

  • Sitagliptin — Januvia
  • Saxagliptin — Onglyza
  • Linagliptin — Tradjenta
  • Alogliptin — Nesina

Insulins

  • Lantus — insulin glargine
  • Toujeo — glargine U-300
  • Tresiba — insulin degludec
  • Novolog — insulin aspart

Thiazolidinediones

  • Pioglitazone — Actos
  • Rosiglitazone — Avandia

Biguanides

  • Metformin — Glucophage
  • Metformin ER — Glumetza
  • Metformin — Fortamet

Statins

  • Atorvastatin — Lipitor
  • Rosuvastatin — Crestor
  • Simvastatin — Zocor
  • Pravastatin — Pravachol

Sulfonylureas

  • Glimepiride — Amaryl
  • Glipizide — Glucotrol
  • Glyburide — DiaBeta
  • Glyburide — Micronase

Please understand that I’m not a doctor, and everything on this site reflects my own research and personal experience managing Type 2 diabetes. It is provided for informational and educational purposes only — not as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Before starting any supplement, changing your diet, or adjusting your medications, consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider. Individual results vary. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice because of something you read here.

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