Diabetes Medication: Rockaway, NJ
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Get in touchLiving with diabetes is a daily challenge that must be taken seriously, especially when poor medication management can lead to an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney disease, and more. At Seva Pharmacy, we understand that living a healthy life with diabetes requires steady, sustainable blood sugar control.
That's why we provide quick, convenient in-store pickup or home delivery accepted by most insurance plans. Read on to learn how you can get the personalized care you need from an informed, supportive community of specialty-trained pharmacists.
What Are Diabetes Medications?
Diabetes medications are FDA-approved injections and oral supplements that help regulate blood sugar levels (glucose). By providing or stimulating more insulin when needed, you can help manage type 2 diabetes symptoms and prevent related complications such as nerve damage, heart disease, and kidney issues like lactic acidosis. From supplemental insulin to medications that tap into your own hormones for improvements, here are some of the many options we can supply:
Insulin Therapies
Type 2 diabetes causes health problems because your body doesn't produce enough insulin to process sugars. With that in mind, insulin injections can serve as a vital medicine, delivering the chemical directly to your bloodstream to help regulate blood sugar and prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Insulin therapies are categorized in a few different ways:
- Rapid-acting (Humalog®, Novolog®)
- Long-acting (Lantus®, Tresiba®)
- Premixed formulations
Biguanides
When your body is no longer sensitive to insulin, this class of diabetes drugs reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity. They're often prescribed for diabetes and prediabetes management. Metformin is one of the most common drugs in this class, including brands like Glucophage® and Glumetza®.
Sulfonylureas
These drugs stimulate beta cells in the pancreas, causing your body to release more insulin throughout the day. If your pancreas still produces insulin, and you're committed to a healthy diet, this medication can help you improve post-meal glucose control.
Common examples include:
- Glipizide (Glucotrol®, Glucotrol XL®)
- Glyburide (DiaBeta®)
- Glimepiride (Amaryl®)
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors
As the name would suggest, DPP-4 inhibitors help the body produce more insulin and lower blood sugar levels by blocking DPP-4—an enzyme that inactivates incretin hormones.
Examples are:
- Sitagliptin (Januvia®)
- Saxagliptin (Onglyza®)
- Linagliptin (Tradjenta®)
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors
For diabetes patients specifically struggling with their heart and kidneys, SGLT2 Inhibitors help the kidneys remove excess glucose through urine. This reduces overall blood sugar levels and supports heart and kidney health.
Common examples are:
- Empagliflozin (Jardiance®)
- Canagliflozin (Invokana®)
- Dapagliflozin (Farxiga®)
Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors
If you experience high glucose levels after eating, despite taking other medications, alpha glucosidase inhibitors can help. After food passes through the stomach, these drugs slow the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the small intestine to prevent post-meal spikes in blood sugar.
The two most regularly-prescribed medicines are:
- Acarbose (Precose®)
- Miglitol (Glyset®)
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
These revolutionary medications help with both weight loss and diabetes management, as they mimic the natural hormones responsible for appetite and digestion. In combination with other therapies, they can help stimulate insulin release, support beta cell function, and slow gastric emptying to reduce appetite and control blood sugar levels.
We offer several GLP-1 medications, including:
- Semaglutide (Wegovy®, Ozempic®)
- Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound™)
- Liraglutide (Saxenda®, Victoza®)
- Dulaglutide (Trulicity®)
- Exenatide (Byetta®, Bydureon®)
- Lixisenatide (Adlyxin®)
We accept all Major Insurance Companies & Plans
Including PAAD, Medicaid and Medicare Part D Plans
OPENING HOURS
Hours
Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM • Sunday: Closed
For more inquiries
Diabetes Medications FAQ
- Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM
- Sunday: Closed
