Using Amaryl for Type 1 Diabetes
People with
type 1 diabetes do not have the ability to produce
insulin.
Amaryl will not work for these people, because the actions of Amaryl are dependent upon insulin. However, for people with both type 1
diabetes and insulin resistance ("double diabetes"), taking both Amaryl and insulin may be useful.
Amaryl as Part of Diabetes Treatment
The main goal of any
diabetes treatment is to lower your blood sugar levels (as measured by your hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]) enough to reduce your risk for developing problems related to diabetes
(see Diabetes Complications).
(To learn about controlling diabetes through lifestyle choices, click on any of the links below:
Amaryl has been studied in children with
type 2 diabetes as young as eight years old. Discuss the benefits and risks of using Amaryl for type 2 diabetes in children with your healthcare provider.
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend Amaryl for something other than the condition discussed above. This is called an "
off-label" use. At this time, there are no universally accepted off-label Amaryl uses.
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