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Who should take Duetact (glimepiride and pioglitazone)?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

People who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or adult-onset diabetes are good candidates for Duetact (glimepiride and pioglitazone). This drug is very successful in lowering people's blood sugar levels. If a person's blood sugar levels are lowered, it can help to reduce their risk of developing problems related to diabetes.

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