Overview
Diabetes is a chronic condition caused by the body’s inability to properly regulate blood glucose levels. Treatment typically involves medications, lifestyle changes, and insulin therapy. Drugs for diabetes are a critical component of diabetes management. These medications work to reduce blood glucose levels and the symptoms of diabetes, including fatigue, increased thirst, and frequent urination. Common antidiabetic drugs used to treat diabetes include metformin, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, and meglitinides. The selection of the most appropriate drug or combination of drugs depends on the individual’s specific needs and should be discussed with a healthcare professional. With the correct use of diabetes drugs, people with diabetes can experience improved long-term health, decreased risk of complications, and better quality of life.
Research published in this journal
3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 3 articles above have been cited 17 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2025 · Regenerative Therapy
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2024 · Regenerative Therapy
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2023 · Food Science & Nutrition
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2023 · The Open Biology Journal
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2023 · Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology
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2023 · Food Science & Nutrition
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2023 · The Open Biology Journal
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Saher Ansaf Saleh Abar¹ et al. · 2023 · Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology
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