| Topic: | Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: | Oral Diabetes Medicines. |
| Author: | n/a |
| Source: | Cleveland, OH: Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland. 2001. 2 p. |
| Availability: | Available from Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland. 3601 South Green Road Suite 100, Cleveland, Ohio 44122. (216) 591-0800 Fax (216) 591-0320. E-mail: dagc@lightstream.net. Website: www.dagc.org. PRICE: Single copy free. |
| Abstract: | Keeping blood glucose (sugar) levels in the appropriate range is one of the main goals of diabetes management. Everyone with type 2 diabetes should follow a meal plan and exercise program. In addition, if the blood glucose levels are higher than recommended, the physician may add medication to help lower the blood glucose. This fact sheet describes oral diabetes medicines that may be used for this purpose. The fact sheet discusses how the drugs work, why some people need to add insulin to their drug therapy for type 2 diabetes, and things to remember when taking an oral diabetes medication. The reverse side of the fact sheet offers a chart of six categories of oral diabetes medications; for each the chart notes the drug class and brand names, how it works, the advantages, and potential side effects. The fact sheet concludes with the contact information for the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland (www.dagc.org). 1 table. 1 reference. |
| Format: | Factsheet |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Drug Therapy. Oral Hypoglycemic Agents. Blood Glucose. |
| Minor Keywords: | Drug Effects. Self Care. Patient Care Management. Health Promotion. Patient Education. Sulfonylurea Compounds. Biguanides. Metformin. Thiazolidinediones. Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors. |
| Publication Number: | DMBR11363 |
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