Oral  hypoglycemic agents

Oral 

hypoglycemic

agents

H. Delshad  M.D

Endocrinologist

Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences

TYPE 2  DIABETES  MELLITUS

• Is a complex heterogeneous condition characterized by abnormalities of both:

               ►Insulin Secretion

          ►Insulin action

Glucose homeostasis is governed by a  

complex interplay among different hormones

       • Insulin
     • Glucagon
     • Incretins
     • Amylin