Is Glimepiride a Sulfonylurea? Understanding a Key Diabetes Medication
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According to the National Institutes of Health, glimepiride is indeed a second-generation sulfonylurea, a class of oral medications widely used for over 60 years in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. As a sulfonylurea, it works by directly targeting pancreatic beta cells to stimulate the release of insulin, thereby helping to lower blood glucose levels.
