For type 2 diabetes that cannot be controlled by exercise and proper diet, oral medications are the next treatment method. In this video, you will learn the types of oral medications and how they work.
For type 2 diabetes that cannot be controlled by exercise and proper diet oral medications are the next treatment method in this video you will learn the types of oral medications and how they work be sure to watch till the end because you have to be extra cautious in some circumstances to avoid serious problems different classes of drugs work in different ways
To lower blood sugar one alpha glycoside ace inhibitors medications include acarbose brand name precose and miglitol brand name glycet they block the breakdown of starches and sugars such as bread potatoes pasta and table sugar possible side effects are gas and diarrhea two bigwanids medications include metformin brand named glucophage they decrease the amount
Of glucose produced by the liver and make muscle tissue more sensitive to insulin absorbing more glucose from the bloodstream possible side effects are diarrhea three bile acid sequestrants medications include coal cevillum brand name welcome the mechanism is not well understood possible side effects are flatulence and constipation 4. dopamine two agonists
Medications include bromocriptine brand name cycloset and perlidell 5. dpp for inhibitors medications include a logliptin brand name nissina lineagliptin brand name tragentath saxagliptin brand name angliza and cytogliptin brand name januvia the glp 1 is a natural compound in the body that reduces blood sugar levels dpp for inhibitors prevent the breakdown of glp
1 6 miglatinities medications include nateglinide brand name starlix and repaglinide brand name prandin they stimulate the beta cells to release insulin seven sglt2 inhibitors medications include canagliflozin brand name invocana the paglificant brand name pharxaga and impegliflozen brand name guardians they prevent sglt2 from reabsorbing glucose in the kidney
Promoting elimination in the urine possible side effects are urinary tract and yeast infections eight sulfonylureas medications include glyceride brand name amaryl brand name glucotrol and glucotrol xl and glyburide brand name micronase glinase and diabeta they stimulate the beta cells of the pancreas to release more insulin nine tzds or thiazolidines medications
Include rossoglitazone brand name avondaya and pioglitazone brand name actos they help insulin work better in the muscle and fat and also reduce glucose production in the liver possible side effects are higher risk for heart failure and heart attacks in some individuals combining different medications different types of oral medications for diabetes may work in
Different ways sometimes you have to take a combination of them when one pill fails to control blood sugar levels please consult your doctor for ideal options some cautions when taking oral medication hypoglycemia some oral medications like sulfonylureas and migletinitis stimulate insulin release this effect can lead to hypoglycemia or low blood sugar you need
To monitor your blood sugar levels and pay attention to the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia alcohol alcohol itself can also cause low blood sugar levels if you drink alcohol and take oral diabetes pills simultaneously you might risk insulin shock it is an emergency that needs immediate medical attention consult your doctor for alcohol consumption a quick
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Type 2 diabetes treatment: types and side effects of oral medications By Sunset Glow
