Oral medications for diabetes

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Oral Medications For Diabetes
There are an extensive range of medications
available to treat both Type 2 diabetes. These
medications come in a range of forms, from
injectable medications to oral tablets. This
article will provide a brief overview of the
various oral medications that are available, how
they work and their side effects.
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Sulfanylureas (Glipizide/ Glyburide/ Glimepiride)
How it works Encourages pancreas (insulin
secreting structure of body) to secrete a higher
level of insulin (glucose lowering hormone) and
therefore reduces the level of blood
sugar Caution with People with heart, liver or
kidney problems Side Effects Increase in
Weight Irritated Skin and Rashes Low Levels of
Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
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Acarbose
How it works Reduces blood sugar levels by
reducing the digestion of starch in the gut and
by hampering the release of digested glucose into
the bloodstream Caution with People with bowel
or digestion issues Side Effects Stomach
Cramps Diarrhea Excess Gas (Flatulence) Reduces
appetite
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Rosiglitazone (Avandia)/ Pioglitazone (Actos)
How it works Improves the sensitivity of body
tissues to secreted insulin (reduces insulin
resistance) Caution with People with heart
disease, kidney and liver problems People who are
malnourished Side Effects Increased risk of
heart failure Liver damage Body edema
(swelling) Increased chances of bone fracture in
females Impaired function of liver enzymes
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Sitagliptin (Januvia)
How it works It has dual action. It promotes the
release of insulin by the pancreas and improves
the sensitivity of body tissues to secreted
insulin Caution with People with kidney
problems Pregnant females People with body
edema Side Effects Headache Upper respiratory
tract infections (flu and cold like symptoms)
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Linagliptin (Tradjenta)
How it works It has dual action. It promotes the
release of insulin by the pancreas and improves
the sensitivity of body tissues to secreted
insulin.
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