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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. For more details please visit at http://www.fightdiabetes.com/oral-medications/

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Oral medications for diabetes

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  1. 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.

  2. 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)

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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)

  6. 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. http://www.fightdiabetes.com/oral-medications/

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