Sulfonylureas
by Cathy Parkes March 16, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

Glipizide and glyburide are Sulfonylureas used to treat type 2 Diabetes.
HINT: Think of riding down a slide, as your blood sugar comes down with this medication. Key side effect = hypoglycemia.
HINT: Think of riding down a slide, as your blood sugar comes down with this medication. Key side effect = hypoglycemia.
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