Review On Anti-Diabetic Drug and Treatment

Diabetes is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and is one of the world's major diseases. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder which is mainly characterized by hyperglycemia and arises from defects in insulin action or both. Approximately 2% of the population in India suffer from diabetes. Anti-diabetic drugs lower the levels of sugar in the blood. Most anti-diabetic drugs are administered by mouth. There are different types of anti-diabetic drugs and their selection depends on a number of factors. Treatments include the agents which increase the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas, or increase the sensitivity of target organs to insulin, and agents which decrease the rate at which glucose is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. There are a lot of people who are focused on controlling the blood sugar levels in diabetes. The drugs used in the treatment of diabetes are summarized in the present review. (4,2).