Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), also known as glitazones, are a class of oral medications used primarily in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. They work by improving insulin sensitivity in target tissues, primarily adipose (fat) tissue, skeletal muscle, and the liver.
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Reference: Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary (9th ed) Oxford University Press 2015 ISBN-13: 9780199687817, p2469
