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Review
. 2016 Sep;64(9):433-9.
doi: 10.1177/2165079916644263.

Progressing From Metformin to Sulfonylureas or Meglitinides

Joan S Grant  1 , Lucinda J Graven  2
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Progressing From Metformin to Sulfonylureas or Meglitinides

Joan S Grant et al. Workplace Health Saf. 2016 Sep.

Abstract

The article provides an overview of sulfonylureas and meglitinides as second-line agents for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Implications for occupational health clinicians who work with these individuals when they take either of these medications to achieve target glycemic indices are emphasized.

Keywords: meglitinides; metformin; sulfonylureas; type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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