November 6, 2007

Amaryl

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Millions of men and women worldwide suffer the miseries of diabetes, which is caused either by low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) or high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia.) diabetic men and women suffer from beginning symptoms such as excessive urination, extreme thirst and hunger pangs, blurring eyesight, slow-paced healing of wounds, slow weight loss, dry skin, body tiredness and extreme headaches which can induce complications such as heart disease, kidney malfunction, and nervous system complications.

Types of Diabetes

There are two types of diabetes, type I diabetes and type II diabetes. Type I diabetes is insulin dependent which is caused by the inability of pancreas to produce insulin. Type II diabetes is non-insulin dependent diabetes which is caused when body tissue becomes resistant to insulin. Type II diabetes can be heredity in onset, as it can be transferred from parents to offspring. It is scientifically proven that there is no cure-all for diabetes and the patient has to take treatment for a long period of time, usually a lifetime.

Thus, it becomes extremely important to change that sedentary lifestyle patterns, bad eating habits, and start a program of exercise. These factors can assist the patient to get fit and healthy so as to fight the disorder. It is essential for diabetic patients to discontinue the intake of alcohol as well as fatty and greasy foods which can intensify the condition.

About Amaryl pills

Amaryl helps in the care of type II diabetes and can be helpful for other diabetics if taken in combination with different medicines. While taking Amaryl, the patient needs to entirely disclose his/her medical history to the physician such as heart disease, liver or kidney disease and adrenal disease. Amaryl ought not be taken by expectant women as it can damage the unborn infant.

It is important to take the medication as prescribed, under the supervision of the physician, because excessive dosage can bring on unhealthy consequences such as hunger pangs, anxiety, nausea, cold sweats, drowsiness, weakness, unconsciousness, and even coma. Possible side effects not associated with overdosage of Amaryl can include swelling in the face and tongue, shortness of breath, cramps in the muscle, nausea, yellowing of skin and eyes, dark colored urine, and stomach discomfort.

It is also advised that Amaryl ought not be taken with certain medicines such as isoniazid; steroids, phenothiazines, thyroid medication, birth control pills, Dilantin, and weight-loss pills. Men and women taking Amaryl need to avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), salicylates, sulfa drugs, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), beta-blockers, probenecid and blood thinners. It is highly advised that this drug should be taken under due medical prescription in order to assist treat type II Diabetes.

I hope you have gotten some good ideas from this article and that you are able to use them to help manage your type of diabetes.

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September 17, 2005

Oral Diabetic Medications That May or May Not Cause Hypoglycemia

Filed under: Oral Diabetic Medications — Administrator @ 2:05 am

Oral diabetic medications that can cause low blood sugar or hypoglycemia

The following sulfonylurea medications for diabetes can cause hypoglycemia or low blood sugar as a side effect.

* Glipizide (Glucotrol)
* Glyburide (such as DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase)
* Glimepiride (Amaryl)

Repaglinide (Prandin) and nateglinide (Starlix) are not sulfonylurea medications. However, they work in the same way and can also cause low blood sugar as a side effect.

You are unlikely to develop hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels if you are taking:

* Metformin (Glucophage).
* Acarbose (Precose).
* Rosiglitazone (Avandia).
* Pioglitazone (Actos).

Signs of Hypoglycemia:

**Cold sweat, faintness, dizziness
**Headache
**Pounding of heart, trembling, nervousness
**blurred vision
**Hunger
**Irritability
**Personality Change
**Not able to awaken

It is important to know if you oral diabetic medication has the side effect of low blood sugar because if you are going out or driving, you should test your blood sugar before you leave and make sure you take hard candy with you in your pocket or purse at all times. You should also have a supply of hard candy in your car at all times and not in the trunk of your car.

If you have the signs of low blood sugar, then you should take a piece of hard candy or juice first and then test your blood sugar.

Usually in 15 minutes taking 15-20 grams of Carbohydrate (CHO) will usually bring up your blood sugar to normal range. You can have a 4-6 ounce glass of juice, glucose tablets or 2-3 pieces of hard candy. Don’t overdo it because your blood sugar will then go sky high. If it doesn’t return within normal limits in 15 minutes, repeat the 15-20 grams of CHO and then check your blood sugar in 15 minutes.

Please check out the article, Driving, that goes into more detail about what foods raise your blood sugar, stabilizes your blood sugar and how and when you should test your blood sugar.

Copyright 2005
Fern Kuhn, RN
Specializing in Diabetes

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