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What medicines are there for treating Type 2 diabetes?
Created: Tuesday, July 20, 2004
There are three main types to help you maintain blood sugar control - the first helps the body release more insulin into your bloodstream. The second prevents the body from sending extra sugar after a meal into the bloodstream and the third helps to overcome insulin resistance by making your cells more sensitive to the effects of insulin.
 
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