November 6, 2007

Amaryl

Filed under: Oral Diabetic Medications, Why Test Your Blood Sugar — Administrator @ 4:01 am

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 26, 2005

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THE EMOTIONAL PART OF BLOOD SUGAR TESTING

When the numbers show your levels are out of range, it will trigger a couple emotional responses. You are able to feel frustrated, angry, depressed, confused or upset. If this happens, remind yourself that checking your blood sugar results let you track how well your diabetes care is working.

You need to let your doctor know what your blood sugar results are. Then he can adjust your insulin or blood sugar pill. But first what you really need to look at is how your are eating.

Unless your blood sugar is low, juice really needs to be eliminated from your diet. It is better to drink water and eat the fruit instead. Just look at your plate and if there are alot of bread, rice, starches and little protein, you may want to adjust to more protein and less carbohydrates. The exception is people on dialysis. There diet cannot contain a lot of protein.

Fern Kuhn, RN
Specializing in Diabetes

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September 23, 2005

Keep a Log for your Blood Sugar Results

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Keep a log of your blood sugar results. This is critical. It tells you if what you are eating or your blood sugar pill or insulin is working.

There’s even more to testing than just finding out a number. Keeping track of your results give you a clear picture of your overall blood glucose level and how activities in your life effect your levels.

This takes time to track and evaluate with your health care team but it is well worth it. It will help keep your diabetes under control and help you feel far better.

When you go to the doctor, you should always bring your blood sugar log so the doctor can see your overall picture.

You see, you can’t lie to the doctor and tell the doctor your blood sugars have been running normal and get away with it. Usually every 2-3 months the doctor will take an AIC blood test to see how your blood sugars were running the past 2-3 months.

If you tell the doctors your blood sugars were running in the low 100’s and your AIC is 8. that is a big difference. The normal is 7. 6 is better.

Fern Kuhn, RN
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