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    medications that lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

    Biguanides are a class of medications primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. They work by decreasing glucose production in the liver and improving the body's sensitivity to insulin. Metformin is the most commonly prescribed biguanide.

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      diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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