What are meglitinides?

Meglitinides are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, they help to lower blood sugar levels by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin.
Starlix is an example of medication that can achieve this, it is taken after meals and is quick acting.
An endocrinologist is a type of doctor that specialises in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.


To find out more about Endocrinologists check out my previous blog post
Endocrinologist blog post