Question: what are drugs for diabetes?
Answer: Metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza, others). Generally, metformin is the first medication prescribed for type 2 diabetes. ...  Sulfonylureas. ...  Meglitinides. ...  Thiazolidinediones. ...  DPP-4 inhibitors. ...  GLP-1 receptor agonists. ...  SGLT2 inhibitors. ...  Insulin.