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Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say

But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medication

February 6, 2012 RSS Feed Print

He said he also would have liked the guidelines to address the use of cholesterol-lowering medications and blood-pressure lowering medications, as these are common problems seen in people with type 2 diabetes.

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The American Diabetes Association has more information on the types of oral medications available for type 2 diabetes.

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