Other oral diabetic medications
| Class | Drug names | Can it cause hypoglycemia? |
| Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor: inhibits glucose absorption in intestine | Acarbose | No |
| DDP-inhibitor: decrease breakdown of incretin (regulates glucose levels) | Sitaliptin, Saxagliptin, Linaliptin | No |
| GLP-1 receptor agonist: acts like incretin hormone | Exenatide, Liraglutide | No |
| Sulfonylureas: stimulates insulin release from pancreas | Glicazide, Glyburide, Repaglinide | Yes |
| SGLT 2 inhibitor: blocks reabsorption of glucose in the kidney | Empagliflozin, Dapagliflozin, Canagliflozin | No |
| Thiazolidinedione: improves cell response to insulin | Pioglitazone, Rosiglitazone | No |
- Of the drugs on the above list, sulfonylureas are the most likely to be seen in Antigua and Barbuda
- Sulfonylureas act by increasing the secretion of insulin from the pancreas
- The most common side effect of sulfonylureas is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
References
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Diabetes Canada Guidelines
JAMA - http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2208811