Sulfonylureas 2nd generation

  • Type: Oral medications for Type 2 Diabetes
  • Action: Stimulate insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
  • Benefits: Effective at lowering blood glucose levels
  • Risk: Risk of hypoglycemia, weight gain
  • Examples: Glipizide, Glyburide (also known as Glibenclamide in some regions), Glimepiride