<unk> s treat diabetes mellitus by lowering glucose levels in the blood. With the exceptions of insulin, exenatide, and pramlintide, all are administered orally and are thus also called oral hypoglycemic agents. There are different classes of<unk> s, and their selection depends on the nature of the diabetes, age and situation of the person, as well as other factors.
Insulin is the mainstay of treatment in Type I diabetes, in which insulin production is impaired. In Type II diabetes, Insulin is used when oral medication has become ineffective.
Anti-diabetic drug
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Antiviral drug
Anti-obesity medication
Immunosuppressive drug
Antimalarial drug
Antitumorigenic herbs
Antihypertensive