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Drug Cardiovascular benefit Weight loss Low risk of hypoglycemia Low cost Metformin Yes Yes Yes Sulfonylureas Yes Meglitinides GLP-1 agonists Yes Yes Yes DPP-4 inhibitors Yes Yes SGLT2 inhibitors Yes Yes Yes Thiazolidinediones Yes Colesevelam Yes Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors Yes Pramlintide Yes Bromocriptine Yes Insulin Varies by formulation DPP-4 = dipeptidyl peptidase 4; GLP-1 = glucagon-like peptide 1; SGLT2 = sodium-glucose cotransporter 2