Both classes of medications are still considered to be valuable therapies for diabetes management and cardiovascular protection
Curr Diabetes Rep
See IRS Publication 502 for more information: Final Note: According to the Washington Post, Americans spent in 2024 approximately $40 billion on GLP-1 medications
Hayashi, N., Iida, T., et al
There is no single right answer here, and this is general information rather than personal advice, but broadly: Berberine may appeal to someone who wants gentle, natural support for blood sugar or general metabolic health, does not have a medical condition that requires prescription treatment, is not on interacting medications, and has realistic expectations about modest effects
[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 91.Brandt SJ, Mller TD, DiMarchi RD, Tschp MH, Stemmer K