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Understand medicines through conditions

One condition can involve several medicines, and one medicine can serve different goals. Explore the connection by condition or generic medicine name.

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Type 2 diabetes: how different medicines address different problems

Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance and insufficient insulin activity. Persistent high glucose can affect blood vessels, eyes and kidneys. This background explains why glucose management and prevention of organ complications are related but distinct goals.

  • MetforminGlucose control

    Reduces glucose production by the liver and helps insulin work.

    Check kidney suitability and digestive tolerability. Reference ↗

  • SGLT2 inhibitorsGlucose control / selected organ protection

    Increase urinary glucose removal; selected agents also have cardiovascular or kidney benefits.

    Benefits and eligibility differ by agent and condition. Reference ↗

  • InsulinGlucose control

    Provides insulin when the body needs additional insulin activity.

    Requires an individualized glucose monitoring plan. Reference ↗

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What a connection means

A connection can describe disease treatment, symptom relief, complication management or a safety caution, such as NSAIDs in kidney disease. Inclusion does not recommend use or confirm local approval, stock or delivery.

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