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    GlossaryInsulin Sensitizers

    medications that improve the body's response to insulin

    Insulin sensitizers are medications that help the body's cells respond more effectively to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. They are commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes by improving the body's ability to use insulin, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. Examples include metformin and thiazolidinediones (TZDs).

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      research The Investigation and Management of the Hirsute Woman

      1 citations , July 2006 in “Reviews in gynaecological and perinatal practice”
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      PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.

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