Most Type 2 diabetics are treated with oral medications to help control blood glucose. The most commonly prescribed are metformin and actos. The drug metformin decreases the amount of glucose your body absorbs from food and helps your liver function better.

Recently, the FDA approved release of a new drug called Pargluva. This can potentially replace two drugs for diabetics. Pargluva combines the properties of metformin and cholesterol fighting drugs.

The members of the FDA's Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee have voted 8-1 to recommend FDA approval of the drug to treat Type II diabetes when used alone. With this new drug entering the market, more diabetics will alleviate have the potential to ease complications and reduce the number of medications they need to take. However, it is only with constant monitoring and communication with your doctor will determine the effectiveness of this new drug.