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Thiazolidinediones - Independent medicine & health information for consumers & professionals Thiazolidinediones — medicine information
Latest independent drug information about thiazolidinediones and treatments, written and reviewed by experts in Australia.
Thiazolidinediones are also known as glitazones.
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| Medicines for type 2 diabetes - Independent medicine & health information | People with type 2 diabetes may need medicines as well as dietary changes & physical activity to control their blood glucose levels. Treating diabetes with medicines helps relieve symptoms & reduces the risk of developing complications. | Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Gliptins - Independent medicine & health information | Gliptins is the nickname given a group of medicines called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors. Sitagliptin, vildagliptin & saxagliptin control blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Find out more about the benefits & side effects of gliptins. | Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Combination medicines - Independent medicine & health information | More than one type of medicine may be necessary to control blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. View our table of combination medicines used to control blood sugar levels. | Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Glitazones - Independent medicine & health information | Glitazones, or thiazolidinediones, are a group of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes. Pioglitazone (Actos) & rosiglitazone (Avandia) control blood glucose levels. Find out more about the benefits & side effects of glitazones. | Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Type 2 diabetes - Managing hyperglycaemia | Reviews use of metformin and thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes, and provides simple guidelines for starting insulin. | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2008-02-01 00:00:00 |
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Date published: 2010-12-17 00:00:00
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