new category of anti-diabetic medicines called SGLT-2 inhibitors

Another new category of anti-diabetic medicines called SGLT-2 inhibitors have been found to reduce blood sugars without the use of insulin. These drugs make the kidneys spill sugar into the urine. This has two potentially beneficial effects. First, it lowers blood sugar levels by helping the body eliminate high sugars faster. Second, the extra calories the sugar represents are lost. This helps the diabetets patient lose weight. Side effects seem to be minimal. Studies are under way to prove their value and effectiveness. Check out Dapagliflozin in our search engine to learn more.