Starlix Alternatives (Cont.)

 
Combination Medications
A variety of combination medications are available for type 2 diabetes, including:
 

 

Starlix Alternatives: Lifestyle Changes

Many lifestyle changes have been shown to be effective in controlling type 2 diabetes (especially early type 2 diabetes). These lifestyle changes include:

 

 

In fact, these changes are important for all people with type 2 diabetes, including people taking diabetes drugs.

 

However, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to adequately control type 2 diabetes. For these people, diabetes medication may be necessary.

 

 

Starlix Alternatives: Insulin and Other Injectable Diabetes Medications

Many different types of insulin and other injectable medications are also available for type 2 diabetes, including:
 
  • Insulin
  • Incretin mimetics
  • Amylin analogues.
     
Insulin
Insulin is available in short-, long-, or intermediate-acting forms. There is also an inhaled insulin available (Exubera®).
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;