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This leaflet is designed for people taking an oral GLP-1 (Semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Semaglutide works in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food. This can help with blood glucose levels. How […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking an injectable GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP-1 for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food This can help with blood glucose […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking Pioglitazone for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Pioglitazone helps your body make better use of the insulin it produces to control yourblood sugar levels. How do I take this medication? This medicine is taken once daily at the same time each day, with or without […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking Metformin for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Metformin works to lower blood sugar levels. It does this in several ways. It reduces theamount of sugar released by the liver, it reduces the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestine and it increases the sensitivity of […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking Gliclazide or Glimepiride for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to increase the release of insulin from the pancreas and therefore lower sugars in the blood. How do I take this medication? It is best to take the tablets shortly before eating or […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking a DPP-4 inhibitor, also known as a ‘gliptin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to lower blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of insulinthe body produces and decreases the amount of sugar made by the body. How do I take this […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking an SGLT2 inhibitor, also known as a ‘flozin’ or ‘gliflozin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work to lower blood sugar by causing the kidney to remove excess sugar from the body through the urine. They also help to lower blood pressure and […]