Participating in clinical trials might help researchers discover new and improved diabetes medications. Locate a study in your area.

Video describes the insulin dependence of type one diabetics. This medication is administered in three ways, including a pen, pump or inhalation.

The first type two diabetes medications available are known as sulfonylureas. These all work to lower blood sugar in the same way. Learn how here.

One class of type two diabetes medication called thiazolidinediones might cause anemia, jaundice and other side effects. Ask your doctor if they’re worth the risks.

There are six categories of oral diabetes medication described here for type two patients. Ask your doctor which might work best for you.

Now that you’ve read about diabetes medication to control insulin and blood sugar levels, why not take a quiz to see what you remember.

Biguanides are a class of diabetes medication that is most often prescribed to treat type two diabetes. Learn about them here.

Look to these diagrams to see how diabetes medication Januvia works to control blood sugar. Januvia is one DPP-4 inhibitor that is FDA approved.

Meglitinides are like sulfonylureas, but they seem to cause less incidence of hypoglycemia. Read about other benefits of the diabetes medication.

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, or starch blockers like Precose or Glyset, are medications for type two diabetes that slow the digestion of complex carbohydrates.