Glucosamine Supplements
Are there any contraindications with a person who has type 2 diabetes taking glucosamine supplements? Is it possible for oral glucosamine to affect blood sugar values?
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By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Januvia™
Please explain the drug: JANUVIA™. My doctor had talked about putting me on Byetta®, but since JANUVIA is a pill, that sounds more appealing to me.
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Oral Agents and "Type 1 1/2"
I am in between Type 1 and Type 2, am on 5 pills a day (Glucotrol®, Glucophage®, and Actos®), am 28 years old and very underweight. I have only gained back 7 pounds in the past 8 months since I was diagnosed with this. My doctor is trying to keep me off insulin which I appreciate. I am wondering what these 5 pills a day are doing to my body. Would insulin be a better and healthier option? Or does it have as many, or worse, side effects?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Oral Agents – Actions and Side Effects
I currently take Avandia® 4mg twice daily and Glucophage® 850mg twice daily. My typical fasting is 120. My question is: What are the long-term effects of the two drugs I am taking versus if I take the old and proven meds like Glucotrol® or Amaryl®.
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Pharmacists and Medication Interactions
I have been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, controlled by diabetes pills. I also have arthritis, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Can you give me any advice as to where I can find information on safe medications for diabetics? I have a wonderful pharmacist, but I hate to tie her up with researching my meds so often.
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
SYMLIN®
How Does SYMLIN® Work? I have had type 1 diabetes for 30 years, and my control is often erratic. In fact, I have been told I have brittle diabetes. Would Symlin help me?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Sulfonylureas and Meglitinides
I am only on Glucophage® but my blood glucose is not in target range and my doctor said he plans to add a sulfonylurea. Would you explain more about sulfonylureas?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Thiazide Diuretics - Effects on Blood Glucose
I have read numerous articles Re: Dyazide® and elevated glucose — do you have any information?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Timing of BYETTA® Doses
I currently inject 5mg of BYETTA® twice per day. The instructions state to inject before a meal and not to take it after eating. What effect would BYETTA have if taken after a meal? Would it just not work, or would I suffer ill effects?
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