Diabetes 101 - Prescribed Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

Diposkan oleh ainul oke on Minggu, 18 Desember 2011

By Ann Louise


The primary treatments for type 2 diabetes are usually diet plan modification, control of blood sugar levels, common physical exercise and weight control. Oftentimes, these remedies can't be sufficient to lower blood sugar levels down to the normal ranges. The second line of treatment would be to take medications for type 2 diabetes. You will discover 2 kinds of these medications: the oral pills as well as the insulin injections.

How do Type II Diabetes meds work?

In people with type 2 diabetes, their blood sugar levels are too high. These high levels of blood sugar occur because rather than entering the cells where it really belongs, the glucose remains in the blood. For the glucose to pass inside the cell there must be insulin, and this cell must really be "hungry' for glucose.

In type 1 diabetes, people affected cannot make insulin. For them to help keep their blood glucose levels down inside the standard ranges, they have to have insulin shots. Meanwhile, for individuals affected with type 2 diabetes, they've 2 problems:

1. They cannot make enough insulin for the glucose absorption in the cells, and

2. The cell bodies don't take the glucose as willingly as they needs to be.

You'll find 5 classes of type II diabetes meds, and they function in diverse ways to preserve standard blood sugar levels:

Sulfonylureas - Sulfonylureas can stimulate the cells of the pancreas to secrete more insulin for sugar metabolism. These diabetic oils have been used since the 1950s. The first generation drug is chlorpropamide, and is the only sulfonorea used until today. Second generation drugs ar glipizide, glimepiride, and glyburide which are taken in smaller doses than the first generation drugs. Sulfonylureas are taken with meals one to two times a day.

Meglitinides - Meglitinides can also stimulate the cells of the pancreas to release even more insulin. Examples are repaglinide and nateglinide. They're taken three times each day before meals.

Biguanides - One of the most popular pills under biguanides is metformin (brandname is Glucophage). Biguanides can lower high blood sugar levels by dereasing the amounts if glucose which is produced by the liver. It also helps the cells to be sensitive to insulin so that glucose will be absorbed. Biguanides are taken twice a day and is taken with food. Diarrhea can happen to people taking biguanides.

Thiazolidinediones - Rosiglitazone, troglitazone and pioglitazone belong to the thiazolidinediones group. Thiazolidinediones function within the fat and muscles and can reduce production of glucose from the liver. This drugs are taken twice daily with foods to steer clear of gastrointestinal upsets. Blood tests must be performed regularly to monitor liver when a person is taking this group of drugs.

Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors - Examples of alpha glucosidase inhibitors are acarbose and meglitol. Alpha glucosidase inhibotrs works by blocking the breakdown of the starches (like potatoes, bread, pasta) inside the intestine thus lowering sugar levels in the blood. These drugs can also slow the breakdown of other forms of sugars like table sugar. Alpha glucosidase inhibitors must be taken with a meal's first bite for them to action during the rise of sugar levels exactly after the meal. Side effects of these drugs include diarrhea and gas.




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