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9. Endocrine

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Provides synthetic hormones that replace low levels of natural hormones. Hormone Replacement
Reduces the amount of sugar the liver produces while improving insulin sensitivity. Biguanide
Force the pancreas to release more insulin. Sulfonylurea
Reduces the kidneys' ability to reabsorb sugar and salt from your blood, cause them to be removed from the body in your urine. SGLT-2 Inhibitor
Make the body's fat, muscle, and liver cells more sensitive to insulin allowing the body to use insulin more effectively. Thiazolidinediones
Act like the body's natural hormone by stimulating insulin release, slowing sugar production, delaying stomach emptying, and signaling the brain to reduce appetite. GLP-1 Agonist
Allows incretin hormones to stay in the body longer, signaling the pancreas to release more insulin and decrease the release of glucagon. DPP-4 Inhibitor
Reduces blood sugar at mealtimes by unlocking the body's cells to let sugar from the bloodstream enter. Rapid-Acting Insulin
Reduces blood sugar at mealtimes by unlocking the body's cells to let sugar from the bloodstream enter. Short-Acting Insulin
Manages blood sugar throughout the day by unlocking the body's cells to let sugar from the bloodstream enter. Intermediate-Acting Insulin
Manages blood sugar throughout the day by unlocking the body's cells to let sugar from the bloodstream enter. Long-Acting Insulin
Manages blood sugar for up to 48 hours by unlocking the body's cells to let sugar from the bloodstream enter. Ultra Long-Acting Insulin
Mimic a natural hormone that lowers the immune systems to stop or calm down swelling. Corticosteroid
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