Choosing Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

In this episode of Diabetes Day by Day, our hosts explore different medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and how they may fit into your treatment plan. They break down how some medications not only support managing blood glucose (blood sugar), but also help with related health conditions. Our hosts also cover how important it is to work with your doctor and the rest of your healthcare team to find the medication or combination of medications that works best for you.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area

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Medications mentioned in the episode:

GLP-1-Based Medications

Medications that help lower blood glucose (blood sugar) and may also support weight management and cardiovascular health.

• Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
• Semaglutide (Ozempic)
• Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)

SGLT-2 Inhibitors (Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors)

Medications that help lower blood glucose and may also provide cardiovascular and kidney benefits.

• Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
• Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)

DPP-4 Inhibitors (Gliptins)

Medications that help lower blood glucose by helping the body release insulin and reduce glucagon when blood glucose levels are elevated.

• Sitagliptin (Januvia)
• Linagliptin (Trajenta)

Additional medications mentioned:

• Metformin
• Sulfonylureas
• Insulin

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