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  • Insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

    Article
    10/03/08, Healthwise

    Insulin lets sugar (glucose) in the blood enter cells, where it is used for energy. Without insulin, the blood sugar level rises above what is safe for the body.

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  • Incretin mimetics for type 2 diabetes

    Article
    06/16/08, Healthwise

    Incretin mimetics act like (mimic) the natural hormones in your body that lower blood sugar. These hormones are called incretins. Exenatide:

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  • Insulin aspart

    Drug
    07/07/08, Healthwise

    Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin that begins to work very quickly. After using it, you should eat a meal within 5 to 10 minutes.

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  • Diabetes in children: Giving insulin shots to a child

    Article
    12/03/08, Healthwise

    Insulin is available only in an injectable form that is given into the fatty tissue just under the skin. Most people use insulin in an injection, or shot. While it can also be given through an insulin pump or jet injector, this infor

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  • Type 1 Diabetes: Living With Complications - Medications

    Article
    11/18/08, Healthwise

    Insulin prescribed for type 1 diabetes by an injection or through an insulin pump helps keep your blood sugar level tightly controlled and as close to normal as possible. You may also take:

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  • Desmopressin (oral)

    Drug
    02/06/08, Healthwise

    Fluid restriction is especially important in children and older adults taking desmopressin. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink.

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  • Glyburide and metformin

    Drug
    01/14/07, Healthwise

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

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  • Diabetic Retinopathy - Medications

    Article
    04/13/07, Healthwise

    There are no medicines proven to prevent or slow the development of diabetic retinopathy. However, some medicines have been found to be helpful in preventing or delaying complications from diabetes.7

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  • Glucagon

    Drug
    07/13/05, Healthwise

    Familiarize yourself with the directions included in the glucagon product before you have to use it. This information handout is not intended to replace the specific directions provided with the product. If you did not receive specific directions wit

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  • Acarbose

    Drug
    03/04/08, Healthwise

    Before taking acarbose, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, or any type of stomach or intestinal disorder.

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