| Topic: | Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: | Medicines for People with Diabetes. [Medicamentos para las Personas con Diabetes]. |
| Author: | n/a |
| Source: | Bethesda, MD: National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC). 2000. 32 p. |
| Availability: | Available from National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC). 1 Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3560. (800) 860-8747 or (301) 654-3327. Fax (301) 634-0716. E-mail: ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov. Also available at http://www.niddk.nih.gov/. PRICE: Full-text available online at no charge; single copy free; additional copies available. |
| Abstract: | This booklet, written in question and answer format, provides information about medicines for people with diabetes. The booklet points out that diabetes medicines that lower blood sugar never take the place of healthy eating and exercise. Topics include whether or not a person needs to take diabetes medicine, reasons for taking medicines with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, types of diabetes pills (sulfonylureas, biguanides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, meglitinides, and thiazolidinediones), insulin, taking more than one diabetes medicine at a time, and information about low blood sugar. The booklet also includes questions to ask a doctor about personal diabetes medicines, a form for recording information about medicines, and information concerning the effectiveness of diabetes medication. People should not change or stop taking their diabetes medicines without first consulting their doctors. The booklet concludes with information about finding diabetes teachers, recognized diabetes education programs, and dietitians. Contact information for the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is provided. The booklet is written in nontechnical language (at the fourth to sixth grade reading level) and is illustrated with simple line drawings. (AA-M). |
| Format: | Brochure/Pamphlet |
| Language: | English. Spanish. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Self Care. Drug Therapy. Insulin. Oral Hypoglycemic Agents. Administration and Dosage. |
| Minor Keywords: | Record Keeping. Activities of Daily Living. Sulfonylurea Compounds. Biguanides. Acarbose. Troglitazone. Hypoglycemia. Insulin, Lispro. Insulin, Lente. Insulin, Ultralente. Drug Effects. Limited Reading Skills. Patient Education. Injections. NIDDM. IDDM. Insulin Storage. |
| Publication Number: | DMBR07744 |
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