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  • Insulin detemir

    Drug
    07/07/08, Healthwise

    Many other drugs can potentially interfere with the effects of insulin detemir. It is extremely important that you tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products

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  • Pramlintide

    Drug
    06/20/05, Healthwise

    Even when pramlintide is carefully added to your mealtime insulin therapy, your blood sugar may drop too low, especially if you have type 1 diabetes. If this low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) happens, it is generally seen within 3 hours after a p

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  • Exenatide

    Drug
    12/13/07, Healthwise

    You must use this medication within 60 minutes (1 hour) before eating a meal. If you miss a dose, use the medication as soon as you remember, but only if you have not yet eaten a meal. If you have already eaten a meal, wait until your next scheduled

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  • Glimepiride and rosiglitazone

    Drug
    11/30/07, Healthwise

    Before taking glimepiride and rosiglitazone, tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure or heart disease, a history of heart attack or stroke, liver disease, kidney or adrenal gland disorders, or eye problems caused by diabetes.

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  • Sitagliptin

    Drug
    08/20/08, Healthwise

    Before taking sitagliptin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease. If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use sitagliptin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during trea

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  • Metformin and sitagliptin

    Drug
    01/30/08, Healthwise

    Before taking metformin and sitagliptin, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of heart disease.

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  • Sulfonylureas for type 2 diabetes

    Article
    06/16/08, Healthwise

    Sulfonylurea medicines increase the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas. This is the primary action of these medicines.

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  • Biguanides for type 2 diabetes

    Article
    06/16/08, Healthwise

    The action of biguanides in treating type 2 diabetes is not completely understood. They lower blood sugar by:

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  • Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors for type 2 diabetes

    Article
    06/16/08, Healthwise

    Acarbose and miglitol help keep blood sugar levels within a safe range by slowing the rate at which the intestines absorb sugar (glucose) from food. These medications do not cause the pancreas to produce more insulin. They will not cause

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  • Thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes

    Article
    06/16/08, Healthwise

    The action of these medicines in treating type 2 diabetes is not completely understood. They improve the way cells in the body respond to insulin by lowering insulin resistance. Unlike some other medicines used to treat diabetes,

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