Forxiga, Invokana, and Jardiance are popular medications for type 2 diabetes. They belong to a class of drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors. These drugs help lower blood sugar by forcing the kidneys to remove more glucose through urine. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of these pills alone and in combination with metformin.

Sulfonylurea derivatives are a group of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. Common examples include glibenclamide (Glyburide), glipizide (Glucotrol, Minodiab), gliclazide (Diamicron, Diaprel), and glimepiride (Amaryl). These medications remain popular among both patients and doctors. However, their drawbacks often outweigh their benefits.