Older Type 2 Meds

Hi . I did a search and couldn't find a forum specifically about older medications, but I am guessing metformin was among the medications discussed. Metformin is the oldest type 2 diabetes medication that is still considered effective. It is usually the first medication doctors will prescribe. Here is an article about it: https://type2diabetes.com/treatment/medications/biguanides.
Maybe this forum post will spur a new discussion of effective older medications.
I hope this helps. Warmly, Lori (Team Member)

Hi! I think you might be referring to Rezulin (troglitazone) it was one of the older Type 2 diabetes meds that started with an R, though it was discontinued years ago due to liver safety concerns. Some people also talk about Rosiglitazone (Avandia), which is another older med that worked well for insulin resistance but had some restrictions later on. Could that be the one you’re thinking of?