Diabetes
How does Metformin?
Blocking the production of glucose (sugar) by the liver, increasing the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin and reducing the amount of sugar that captures the intestine. Although it may fail the first time you take, is a very effective drug with few side effects, which are not serious, as stomach upset and loss of weight (which for many is a benefit). However, metformin is not recommended during pregnancy or when you have liver problems, kidney or heart.
To create the new recommendations for oral (taken) for diabetes, inspectors observed data for each class group of drugs available (currently eleven classes, according to the Food and Drug Administration of the United States known as FDA) to assess how effective it was in reducing blood glucose (blood sugar), cholesterol and weight.
They found that metformin (which in the United States is sold under the brand name Glucophage or in combination with other drugs, Avandamet and Glucovance) was most effective in controlling glycemia long term. In addition, the drug appeared to be more effective in reducing bad cholesterol levels and more effective in preventing death from all causes, including heart disease. Read the rest of this entry »
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Metformin | Drug of choice for type 2 diabetes
More than 346 million people worldwide have diabetes, a disease characterized by excess blood glucose and that, although often no symptoms, over time can damage various organs and body functions such as sight, circulatory system, kidneys and nervous system. Among the different drugs that exist to control the so-called metformin appears to be most effective.
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) in the blood because the body (pancreas) does not produce enough insulin or have resistance to insulin that is produced (or is that cells do not respond well to it). Many people may have no symptoms, especially at first. However, if not kept under control, is slowly damaging other organs, such as the eyes, heart, blood circulation and kidney function and may even endanger the life of people .
Thus, diabetes is one of the most troubling health conditions today, as it is associated with obesity, sedentary lifestyle and, in general, with the pace of life in modern society. Imagine that as the World Health Organization, more than 346 million people with diabetes in the world today and is forecast to deaths from this disease could double between 2005 and 2030! Read the rest of this entry »
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An experimental drug shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes
A new drug could help keep in check levels of blood sugar, but without risk of hypoglycemia. TAK-875 is called and, at present, is in a stage of experimental study. We will have to monitor the emergence of new results to see if it becomes an effective alternative to combat type 2 diabetes.
TAK-875. Not a flight number is the name of a promising new drug that could help reduce the level of sugar in the blood of people with type 2 diabetes without causing hypoglycemia, when blood glucose (sugar) in the blood falls below normal and can be dangerous.
Type 2 diabetes is a major concern in current public health issues. It is a chronic disease characterized by having a blood sugar or elevated blood glucose and, although it has to have a predisposition to develop, is linked to lifestyle and other health conditions such as obesity. In fact, one of the main ways to prevent or delay is eating a healthy diet in which vegetables abound and proteins, along with an exercise routine. Read the rest of this entry »
Insulin Injection
Insulin injection
The body quickly absorbs the insulin when injected subcutaneously (under the skin) injections are usually put in the upper arm, thigh, the buttocks or abdomen, changing with each dose the injection site .
Insulin should be pricked in the abdomen by rotating the injection site, ie not pricking twice in the same place. If for any reason you may get stuck in the abdomen, you can do in the arms or thighs, but in these places the absorption and insulin action is irregular.
To prick, take a small fold of skin between your fingers clean and disinfect it with alcohol, insert the needle at an angle of 45 degrees, and inject the right amount of insulin. Then remove the needle slowly and release the skin fold. Read the rest of this entry »
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Insulin Treatment
People with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections to survive. Without insulin, the body can not use glucose (sugar), it rises in the blood and the cells begin to burn fat for energy. A few days later, developed a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be fatal if not treated properly.
On the other hand, too much insulin lowers blood glucose (blood sugar), causing a condition known as hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is characterized by symptoms such as paleness, tremors, chills, sweating, palpitations, hunger, anxiety and blurred vision. In some cases, the patient may lose consciousness (hypoglycaemic coma) or develop seizures. Read the rest of this entry »