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Who should take glyburide?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Glyburide is used for people with type 2 diabetes who have not been able to lower their blood sugar levels with changes to their diets. This medication controls blood sugar by helping the pancreas produce insulin.

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