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Medicines diazoxideQuestion & answer

diazoxide · Medicine question

Is diazoxide a form of insulin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

No. It reduces insulin release from pancreatic beta cells and therefore raises blood glucose.

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