| Abstract: |
This booklet consists primarily of charts listing diabetes medications (oral agents used to treat type 2 diabetes), information about different types of insulin, storage guidelines for different types of insulin, measures to control glycemia, medications used to treat high blood cholesterol, and medications to lower high blood pressure. The chart for diabetes medications has eight sections: the name of the agent, the class it belongs in, its primary action, typical dosage, side effects, precautions, critical tests (tests used to monitor any drug side effects), and comments. The chart for medications used to lower hypertension has seven sections: the category of drug, brand names in that category, corresponding generic names, the manufacturer, minimum daily dose, maximum daily dose, and special considerations. There is very little text in the booklet, just a final note that offers three websites for readers seeking additional information about high blood pressure. 7 tables. |