Medications associated with Type 2 Diabetes
Ingredients whose current FDA labeling lists an association with type 2 diabetes, extracted from manufacturer submissions via NIH DailyMed.
Label-linked ingredients
Acarbose
Acarbose tablets, USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults w...
Alogliptin
Alogliptin and pioglitazone tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic contr...
Bexagliflozin
Bexagliflozin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type ...
Canagliflozin Anhydrous
INVOKANA (canagliflozin) is indicated: • as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adu...
Dapagliflozin
Dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are a combination of dapagliflozin and metf...
Dulaglutide
TRULICITY® is indicated: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatri...
Empagliflozin
JARDIANCE is indicated: • to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in ...
Ertugliflozin
STEGLUJAN® is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 d...
Exenatide
BYDUREON BCISE is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pedia...
Finerenone
Kerendia is indicated to reduce the risk of: sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline, en...
Glimepiride
Glimepiride tablets USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults...
Glipizide
Glipizide extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic contro...
Glyburide
Glyburide and metformin hydrochloride tablets, USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve...
Insulin Degludec
XULTOPHY 100/3.6 is a combination of insulin degludec and liraglutide and is indicated as an adjunct to diet a...
Insulin Detemir
LEVEMIR is indicated for once- or twice-daily subcutaneous administration for the treatment of adult and pedia...
Insulin Icodec
Awiqli is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabe...
Linagliptin
Linagliptin and metformin hydrochloride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve gl...
Liraglutide
Liraglutide injection is indicated: • as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults...
Lixisenatide
SOLIQUA 100/33 is a combination of insulin glargine and lixisenatide and is indicated as an adjunct to diet an...
Losartan
Hypertension Losartan potassium tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone ...
Metformin
Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve g...
Mifepristone
Mifepristone is a cortisol receptor blocker indicated to control hyperglycemia secondary to hypercortisolism i...
Miglitol
Miglitol tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with t...
Nateglinide
Nateglinide Tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults wit...
Pioglitazone
ACTOS is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabet...
Pramlintide
SYMLIN is indicated as an adjunctive treatment in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use mealtime ins...
Repaglinide
Repaglinide tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults wit...
Retatrutide
To improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. For long-term weight management and reduction...
Rosiglitazone
1.1 Monotherapy and Combination TherapyAVANDIA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glyc...
Saxagliptin
Dapagliflozin and saxagliptin tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic con...
Lab tests that investigate type 2 diabetes
Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs
This standard 5-test panel screens general health & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for indivi...
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Measures glucose, electrolytes, and kidney function markers....
Comprehensive Heart Health Panel
This comprehensive 7-test panel screens general & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for individu...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Fasting Insulin
Measures insulin levels to help assess insulin resistance....
Frequently Asked Questions
What medications are used for type 2 diabetes?
The medications listed above are associated with type 2 diabetes in current FDA-approved labeling as reported by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. Only a qualified prescriber can determine appropriate treatment.
Do these medications cure type 2 diabetes?
This site does not provide treatment advice. The list reflects labeled associations, not recommendations. Discuss options, risks, and benefits with your healthcare provider.
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