Thiazolidinediones
Thiazolidinediones for diabetes come in two types: pioglitazone and rosiglitazone. Both lower blood sugars by increasing the sensitivity of your body's cells to insulin, so more glucose is taken up by cells for the same amount of insulin in your bloodstream. They are normally taken in conjunction with metformin or a sulphonylurea. Both drugs carry a slight risk of liver and heart damage and have strict guidelines for their use.
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