Diabetics

Novonorm (Repaglinide)

What is Novonorm (repaglinide)? Novonorm (repaglinide) is a drug used to lower blood sugar levels in people suffering from type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. It is used alone or with other drugs, a proper diet and regular exercise to reduce blood sugar levels. Important Information Novonorm helps control high blood sugar, and in the process, prevents nerve problems, blindness, kidney ...

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Avandia (Rosiglitazone)

What is Avandia(rosiglitazone)? Rosiglitazone is an oral diabetes medicine that help control blood sugar levels. Rosiglitazone is for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use daily insulin injections. This medication is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Rosiglitazone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my ...

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DDAVP Nasal (Desmopressin)

What is DDAVP (desmopressin)? DDAVP (desmopressin) is used for treating increased thirst and urination triggered by head surgery or head trauma and to treat central cranial diabetes insipidus. It is also used for treating hemophilia A or von Willebrand’s disease Type I. however it is no longer used to control nighttime bedwetting in children because of its increased risk of ...

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Amaryl (Glimepiride)

What is Amaryl (Glimepiride)? Amaryl an oral medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetic patients. Type 2 diabetes is considered non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Amaryl is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Insulin or other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with Amaryl medicine if needed. Important Information Below are a number of ...

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Actos (Pioglitazone)

What is Actos? Actos is an oral medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetic patients. Type 2 diabetes is considered non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Pioglitazone, the active ingredient in Actos, is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Important Information Below are a number of key points you ...

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