Type 2 Diabetes for Beginners by Phyllis Barrier

Author:Phyllis Barrier
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: ebook
Publisher: American Diabetes Association
Published: 2011-01-28T10:00:00+00:00

What Kind of Pill Is It?

Diabetes pills work in different ways to keep blood glucose on track. When you get your pills, ask the pharmacist what your pills do and whether they have any side effects or things to look out for. Put a check next to the kinds of pills you take. Then write down the names of your pills, the amount to take, and when to take them.

Sulfonylureas (SUL-fah-nil-YOO-ree-ahz). They help your body make more insulin.

Name: ____________________________________

Amount: _______________ How often: _______________

When to take: ____________________________________

Biguanides (by-GWAN-ides). They lower the amount of stored glucose that’s released from your liver into your body.

Name: ____________________________________

Amount: _______________ How often: _______________

When to take: ____________________________________

Thiazolidinediones (THY-ah-ZO-lih-deen-DY-owns). They lower your body’s resistance to insulin. This helps your insulin work even better.

Name: ____________________________________

Amount: _______________ How often: _______________

When to take: ____________________________________

Meglitinides (meh-GLIT-in-ides). They help your body release a quick burst of insulin when you eat a meal or snack.

Name: ____________________________________

Amount: _______________ How often: _______________

When to take: ____________________________________

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (al-fah gloo-KOHS-ih-dayz in-HIB-it-ers). They slow down the rate at which carbs get into your blood after you eat. If you have hypoglycemia, you must take pure glucose to treat it.

Name: ____________________________________

Amount: _______________ How often: _______________

When to take: ____________________________________

DPP-4 Inhibitors. They help lower A1C levels without causing low blood glucose.

Name: ____________________________________

Amount: _______________ How often: _______________

When to take: ____________________________________

Combination diabetes pills.

Name: ____________________________________

Amount: _______________ How often: _______________

When to take: ____________________________________

Other pills.

Name: ____________________________________

Amount: _______________ How often: _______________

When to take: ____________________________________

Other pills.

Name: ____________________________________

Amount: _______________ How often: _______________

When to take: ____________________________________

Don’t forget about the My Medicines form in Chapter 21, Diabetes Tools. You may prefer to use it rather than filling in your medicines above.

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