Wednesday, August 2, 2023

(Actos) Pioglitazone - the Forgotten Diabetes Drug

Some flawed testing has given it a bad reputation it doesn't deserve:

"Pioglitazone is a member of the thiazolidinedione (TZD) family of medications that is approved for type 2 diabetes. It is sometimes sold under the brand name Actos, though it is also available as a generic. It is a once-daily pill.

The American Diabetes Association explains that pioglitazone can "help insulin work better in the muscle and fat and reduce glucose production in the liver."

Why Pioglitazone Is Unique Among Diabetes Drugs:
DeFronzo states that pioglitazone is "the only true drug which improves the insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes.""

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