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Why do I need to take my prescribed medication for diabetes?
Your doctor will advise you on whether you need to take medication to help lower your blood glucose levels.
The main types of blood glucose lowering medication are:
Biguanides
Sulfonylureas
Meglitinides
Thiazolidinediones
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors
α-glucosidase inhibitors
Incretin mimetics such as GLP-1 receptor agonists
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