The landscape of Type 2 diabetes medications has changed dramatically in the past decade. Where Metformin once stood nearly alone as the first-line treatment, there are now multiple classes of drugs — GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, insulin therapies — each with different mechanisms, benefits, and tradeoffs. This guide explains what each class does, when it is typically prescribed, and what questions to ask your doctor.
Medications work best alongside lifestyle changes, not instead of them. Understanding what your medication does — and why you are taking it — makes you a more informed participant in your own care.
Articles in This Section
- Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes: When You Need It and How It Works
- Metformin and Other Medication Options for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
- Tirzepatide for Type 2 Diabetes: How It Compares to Semaglutide, Dulaglutide, and Other GLP-1 Drugs
- Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes: How It Works, Who Should Take It, and What to Expect
- New Type 2 Diabetes Treatments: GLP-1 Drugs, SGLT2 Inhibitors, and What’s Changed
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