Avandaryl Uses (Cont.)

Avandaryl 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).
 
Any type 2 diabetes treatment begins with lifestyle changes. If lifestyle changes alone are not effective at managing diabetes, diabetes medication, such as Avandaryl, may be necessary. Some diabetes medications force the pancreas to produce more insulin (see Avandaryl Alternatives). These medications are effective, but can cause dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Avandaryl contains one of these medications (glimepiride) that is more likely to cause low blood sugar (see Avandaryl and Blood Sugar).
 
In some people, Avandaryl may need to be combined with other diabetes medicines. For example, if type 2 diabetes is untreated for a very long time, the pancreas may not be able to make enough insulin anymore, even with the help of Avandaryl. In these people, using Avandaryl alone will not be effective. These people will need to take insulin along with Avandaryl.
 
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Avandaryl Use in Children

Avandaryl has not been adequately studied in children, and there is not enough information available to recommend the use of Avandaryl in children. Talk to your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using Avandaryl for type 2 diabetes in children.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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