Starlix is prescribed to lower the blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. It is prescribed together with exercises and diet. Starlix is an antidiabetic remedy.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease which is characterized by increased blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is the main source of energy in the body. If the body can not properly use the sugar, its level in the blood rises above normal (hyperglycemia).
Treatment for type 1 diabetes
Currently the only treatment for patients with type 1 diabetes is a life-long insulin replacement.
The purpose of insulin is not only the absence of any signs of decompensation of diabetes (thirst, polyuria, weight loss, ketonuria and hypoglycemi), but also ensuring that the level of physical performance, which will allow young people ill with type 1 diabetes, the ability to learn, work, and lead an active life. Decompensation in chronic diabetes is ruled out.
Treatment of type 2 diabetes
Treatment of type 2 diabetes has always begun with the prescription of the diet and exercises.
In those cases where this proves to be ineffective, patients are prescribes tablets hypoglycemic agents. With the passage of time (5-10 years) treatment of the tablets antidiabetic drugs becomes ineffective, and then patient starts using insulin therapy.
The indications for the use of insulin in type 2 diabetes are: a temporary increase of insulin need, a sharp decrease of insulin secretion.
Glucovance
This anti-diabetic pill is a combination of 2 components (sulfonylurea and biguanide). It is usually taken together with an exercise program and diet in order to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).
Precose
Precose is an oral antidiabetic remedy which is prescribed to cure type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes. It works by slowing the body’s digestion of carbohydrates so that blood sugar levels won’t surge upward after taking food.
Glucotrol
Glucotrol is an oral antidiabetic drug prescribed to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. In diabetics either the body doesn’t make enough insulin or the insulin that is produced no longer works properly. Glucotrol controls diabetes by stimulating the pancreas to secrete more insulin.
Metaglip
Metaglip is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It is taking with exercise program and diet in order to control high blood sugar in diabetic patients. Be aware that controlling high blood sugar will also help to avoid such conditions as kidney disease, heart disease, blindness, strokes, circulation problems and impotence.
Prandin
Prandin is prescribed to cure type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes in people which are not able to control the level of blood sugar by exercise and diet. Prandin can be prescribed to take alone or together with other antidiabetic medications.
Cozaar
Cozaar is an angiotensin II antagonist. This remedy is prescribed to heal high blood pressure.
Glucotrol xl
Glucotrol Xl is an oral antidiabetic drug prescribed to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. In diabetics either the body doesn’t make enough insulin or the insulin that is produced no longer works properly. Glucotrol Xl controls diabetes by stimulating the pancreas to secrete more insulin.
Actoplus met
Actoplus Met is a well-known antidiabetic medicament. It is a composite of two widely used ingredients: pioglitazone HCl and metformin. Actoplus Met is prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes who don’t use daily insulin injections type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent).
Amaryl
Amaryl is an oral sulfonylurea type anti-diabetic medication used to normalize glucose level in the blood. The drug works best in combination with special diabetes diet and fitness program. Amaryl is used in patients who suffer from type II diabetes (patients who do not need regular insulin injections).
Micronase
This remedy is an oral antidiabetic medicine which is prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). This medicine works by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. Your physician may recommend this remedy for other purposes.