... Sulfonylureas include glimepiride (Amaryl) and glyburide (DiaBeta and Glynase PreTab). Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) — These medications are believed to work by decreasing the amount of glucose released by the liver and making insulin more effective in muscle and fat tissues. Pioglitazone (Actos) is a common TZD. ...
... Sulfonylureas include glimepiride (Amaryl) and glyburide (DiaBeta and Glynase PreTab). Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) — These medications are believed to work by decreasing the amount of glucose released by the liver and making insulin more effective in muscle and fat tissues. Pioglitazone (Actos) is a common TZD. ...