opl domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/health51/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114In Part One, we looked at the types of diabetes, changing treatment concepts, and directions for treatment. Here, we look at specific categories of medications<\/a>, non-pharmacologic therapies, as well as on-demand insulin injections.<\/p>\n
Metformin, <\/strong>approved by the FDA in 1994 for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and the first drug often prescribed today, increases your sensitivity to insulin, reduces the amount of glucose produced by your liver, and suppresses your appetite. Today, it facilitates weight and blood-sugar control in pre-diabetic patients.<\/p>\n
Sulfonylureas <\/strong>are medications that increase your natural insulin output. This approach has been used for some time, but new medications result in fewer serious side effects. The drugs quickly reduce your blood sugar levels, as well. Second-gen brands<\/a> include Glucotrol and Amaryl.<\/p>\n
Thiazolidinediones <\/strong>lowers your blood glucose by making your cells more sensitive to insulin. They appear now to have some serious side effects<\/a>, such as heart failure, liver dysfunction, and bone fractures.<\/p>\n
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors<\/strong> attack the diabetes problem (high blood sugar) by inhibiting your body’s absorption of carbohydrates from your intestine. Side effects may arise in the digestive tract but are not especially serious.<\/p>\n
SGLT2 <\/strong>inhibitors, FDA-approved for Type 2<\/a>, comprise a relatively new category of ingestible drugs. They work by reducing your kidneys’ glucose levels. The drug facilitates more glucose excretion, thus reducing your blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n
DPP-4 inhibitors <\/strong>have a unique way of attacking the diabetes problem. They prevent the removal of the hormone, incretin. For its part, incretin tells your body to release insulin after you eat. Essentially, DPP-4 inhibitors multiply the incretin effect <\/a>to stimulate insulin production.<\/p>\n
Generally, diet changes and exercise regimes are recommended in conjunction with the above medications. Once, these were the only recourse for managing diabetes. However, they still play a major role in managing the disease today.<\/p>\n
Much has been written about the “Diabetes Diet<\/a>.” Like medication, however, diet plans should be tailored to individuals. For one thing, controlling blood glucose isn’t the diet’s only goal. You must consider nutritional needs and the possibility of dietary deficiencies leading to cardiac complications. The diet must complement eating habits and also account for insulin injections.<\/p>\n
If the progression of your disease necessitates insulin injections, modern technologies enable convenient ways of doing so. The past regimen of insulin injections several times a day by a nurse or family member required considerable adaptation. Now, an option comprises easy-to-administer, pre-filled “pens” that allow pre-programmed doses.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, implantable insulin pumps have become nanoscopic, more reliable, and safer. Also, there are new ways to automatically measure your need for insulin. \u00a0If treatment for diabetes of any type now involves more choices, they are also more effective, user-friendly, and come with fewer side effects.<\/p>\n
If the above information about treatments for geriatric diabetes has been useful, check out David York Agency’s blog<\/a> for more articles about senior care in the Bronx<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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