2007-05-19 04:48:53 · 3 answers · asked by sylvester 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
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2007-05-19 07:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by raquel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a drug - acarbose - which blocks some of the carbohydrate ('sugar') uptake from the small intestine. This is a reasonable option for some diabetics but higher doses tend to provoke gastrointestinal side effects and even these doses produce at best a modest drop in blood glucose. I seldom use this agent. A never agent - sitaglipin (Januvia) - is an incretin mimetic. It works through the gastrointestinal tract but by a more complex mechanism than blocking the uptake of carbohydrates. Incretin mimetics were first described in 1906 and the approval of sitagliptin last year was a major advance in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This is a very effective drug that I use on a fairly routine basis with only rare reports of side effects. I have not had a patient yet that had side effects which caused them to stop taking the drug. If you would like more information about incretin mimetics or sitagliptin please let me know.
2007-05-19 08:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take a vitamin supplement called Glucose Regulation Complex/Craving Reduction Complex.It has stopped me from getting fatigued, craving sweets and feeling weak and lightheaded after lunch. Its really helped my hypoglycemia. Another product I take is called Flavor-enhanced Soy Protein it has proven low glycemic response. The only thing I found with this product is you may have to start out with one Tablespoon instead of 2 and gradually build up to 2.
2007-05-20 06:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋