Anti-diabetic drug

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Anti-diabetic drug

Anti-diabetic drugs (pronunciation: /æntiː daɪəˈbiːtɪk drʌɡ/) are a broad range of medications that are used to treat diabetes mellitus. The etymology of the term "anti-diabetic drug" is derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning against, "dia" meaning through, and "betes" meaning to go, referring to the excessive urination associated with diabetes. The term "drug" is derived from the Old French "drogue", possibly deriving later into 'droge-vate' from Middle Dutch meaning 'dry barrels', referring to medicinal plants preserved in them.

Types of Anti-diabetic drugs

There are several types of anti-diabetic drugs, and their selection depends on the nature of the diabetes, age and situation of the person, as well as other factors.

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone that is central to regulating energy and glucose metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle, and fat tissue to take up glucose from the blood, storing it as glycogen in the liver and muscle.

Sulfonylureas

Sulfonylureas are a class of organic compounds that are widely used in medicine and agriculture. They are antidiabetic drugs widely used in the management of diabetes mellitus type 2.

Biguanides

Biguanides are a class of medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The most well-known biguanide is perhaps metformin.

Side effects

Like all medications, anti-diabetic drugs have side effects. Some of these side effects can be serious, such as lactic acidosis or pancreatitis. Others are less serious but can still cause problems, such as nausea or stomach upset.

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