What type of drug is Steglatro?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 16, 2024.
Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is an oral sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor.
This drug is used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
The SGLT2 inhibitors block the kidney from reabsorbing sugar (glucose), which is then eliminated in the urine and lowers blood sugar.
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Most experts consider metformin to be the safest medicine for type 2 diabetes because it has been used for many decades, is effective, affordable, and safe. Metformin is recommended as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Continue reading
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