A Beginner’s Guide to Diabetes Medications: Types, Mechanisms, and Safe Use
1. Overview of Diabetes Drug Classes
Understanding drug types helps personalize treatment:
Insulin Sensitizers (e.g., Metformin, Pioglitazone): Improve insulin action in the liver, muscle, and fat; ideal for overweight patients; caution with kidney disease.
Insulin Secretagogues (e.g., Sulfonylureas, Glinides): Stimulate insulin release from the pancreas; higher risk of hypoglycemia, especially in older adults.
Incretin-Based Drugs
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (e.g., Semaglutide): Reduce appetite, slow digestion, and support heart health; available as injections or pills.
SGLT2 Inhibitors (e.g., Empagliflozin): Eliminate glucose via urine; useful for patients with heart failure or kidney disease; monitor for dehydration or infections.
Insulin Therapy: Essential for type 1 and advanced type 2 diabetes; includes long-acting, rapid-acting, and premixed insulin formulations.
2. Principles for Safe and Personalized Use
Safe use goes beyond drug selection:
Personalization matters: Choose drugs based on co-existing conditions (e.g., GLP-1s for weight loss, SGLT2s for heart/kidney conditions).
Avoid self-adjustment: Never change dosages without medical advice, especially with insulin or sulfonylureas.
Monitor side effects:
GLP-1s: Watch for severe stomach pain
SGLT2s: Hydration is crucial
Insulin: Track glucose trends to avoid dangerous lows
Doctor-patient collaboration: Accurate monitoring and clear communication help tailor and adjust treatment safely.
3. Long-Term Impact of Proper Medication Use
When used correctly, diabetes medications:
Improve blood glucose control
Lower HbA1c and reduce complication risks
Protect heart and kidney health
Support weight management in some drug classes (e.g., GLP-1)
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The CGM System is intended to be used by patients:
①3 years and older with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in select countries
②18 years and older with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in other countries
δ MARD(Mean Absolute Relative Difference) is a standard way to measure CGM accuracy. For the CGM system, the MARD value is 8.7% in children and adolescents aged 3–17, and 8.83% in adults aged 18 and older.
▫The Sensor is water-resistant and can be worn while bathing, showering, or swimming. Note:DO NOT immerse the Sensor deeper than 1 meter (3 feet) or for longer than 1 hour.
₼Do a blood glucose test if you think your glucose readings are not correct or do not match how you feel. Do not ignore symptoms that may be due to low or high glucose.ǁKeep the Sensor and display device within 6 meters (20 feet) with no obstacles (such as walls or metal) between them, otherwise communication may be compromised.
ΔTo receive alarms, the App needs to be operating in the background.
◊◊The SIBIONICS app stores the last 90 days of your glucose data. For glucose data older than 90 days, please contact our customer support team.
ღThe initial activation requires scanning, after that, glucose reading is updated every 5 minutes via Bluetooth.
☽Readings will start being performed after the 1-hour Sensor warm-up has passed.
◁Invite a friend to view your sensor glucose readings and trending graphs, or follow other’s glucose readings and trends.
‥ AGP(Ambulatory Glucose Profile) needs at least 5 days of glucose data.
※Work with your professional healthcare team to put together a plan for managing your diabetes that includes when to use the CGM System information for making treatment decisions.
◑The CGM System must be removed prior to MRI, X-ray examination, CT scan, or diathermy treatment.
A Beginner’s Guide to Diabetes Medications: Types, Mechanisms, and Saf