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Oral and Injectable Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

Your type 2 diabetes management plan may include oral medications or injectables. Learn how these control blood sugar, their benefits, and side effects.

Basqimi (glucagon nasal powder)

Basqimi Nasal (Glucagon): Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

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An Overview of Oral Diabetes Medication

Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors for Blood Glucose Monitoring

Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD

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GlucaGen: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD

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Symlin (Pramlintide Injection): Uses, Side Effects, Dosages

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

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Januvia: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD

Metformin pouring out of a bottle

Biguanides: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

By Debra Manzella, RN

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Actos: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Glucophage (metformin) pills spilling out of a container

Glucophage (Metformin): Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD

Patient using insulin pen on thigh

Ozempic: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

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Meglitinides: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Do-Eun Lee, MD

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Bydureon: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Do-Eun Lee, MD