Medicines For Diabetic

 Medicines are also being developed (meglitinides) that

encourage the pancreas to produce more insulin. Although

the idea is already in place with sulfonylureas, the medicines

to promote more insulin are getting better.

One new development is that insulin can now be given as either short-term effect or long-term effect. The long-term effect needs only to be injected once a day and keeps sugar levels

moderated pretty evenly throughout the day. The short-term

the effect is taken before meals and helps regulate the sugars accordingly.

Another class of medication is called TZD’s (thiazolidinediones) and work to improve the body's response to insulin. It is believed to work well at just about any stage of diabetes and can help protect the arteries as well.