Common prescriptions for high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes include:

- Metformin: Decreases glucose production by the liver and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle tissue. It's often the first-line treatment
- Sulfonylureas: Increase insulin release from the pancreas (e.g., glyburide, glimepiride).
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Common prescriptions for high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes include:

- Metformin: Decreases glucose production by the liver and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle tissue. It's often the first-line treatment.
- Sulfonylureas: Increase insulin release from the pancreas (e.g., glyburide, glimepiride).
- Thiazolidinediones (TZDs): Decrease glucose release by the liver and improve insulin effectiveness in muscle and fat tissues (e.g., pioglitazone, rosiglitazone).
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Newer medications that help control blood sugar levels.
- DPP-4 Inhibitors: Help increase insulin production and decrease glucose production.
- SGLT2 Inhibitors: Help the kidneys remove glucose from the bloodstream.

If lifestyle changes and these medications are not enough, insulin therapy may be recommended.

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