Diabetes Articles A-Z
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Although fenugreek is claimed to be useful for many conditions, people may wonder, "Does fenugreek work?" This eMedTV segment describes the research that has been conducted on the effectiveness of fenugreek for diabetes and high cholesterol.
As this eMedTV article explains, many people wonder if milk thistle works to treat certain conditions (such as liver disease). This page discusses the research that has been done on milk thistle effectiveness and explains why more research is needed.
| Double Vision or Drooping Eyelid Following Cataract Surgery (Risks) |
This video file explains why double vision or drooping eyelid may occur after surgery.
Drug Information -- Darbepoetin Alfa
Drug Interactions With Darbepoetin Alfa
There are currently no known drug interactions with darbepoetin alfa. As this eMedTV segment explains, no studies have been conducted to see if other medicines interact with darbepoetin alfa, so it is possible that there are unknown drug interactions.
Drug Interactions With Insulin Aspart Protamine/Insulin Aspart
This eMedTV article lists some of the many medications, such as aspirin, that may cause potentially serious drug interactions with insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart. These interactions could result in dangerously low blood sugar levels.
Drug Interactions With Irbesartan
This eMedTV segment contains a list of medicines that may cause drug interactions with irbesartan, including diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, and potassium supplements. The side effects that may occur with each interaction are also described.
Drug Interactions With Losartan
This eMedTV resource offers a list of medicines that may interact with losartan, including rifampin, lithium, and diuretics. This page explains that drug interactions with losartan can result in problems such as increased drug levels in the body.
Drug Interactions With NPH Insulin
Medicines that may cause drug interactions with NPH insulin include octreotide, fibrates, and beta blockers. This eMedTV article provides a list of other medications that may interact with NPH insulin and cause dangerously low blood sugar levels.
Drug Interactions With Sitagliptin and Metformin
Diuretics, digoxin, and niacin may potentially cause drug interactions with sitagliptin and metformin. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may interact with the diabetes medication, and explains the side effects that may occur as a result.
Duetact, a medicine available by prescription, is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the drug and its effects on blood sugar levels, possible side effects to look out for, and dosing information.
If blood sugar isn't well controlled by Duetact, alternatives include lifestyle changes or other medicines. This eMedTV resource describes these and other alternatives in detail, including other oral diabetes drugs and injectable medicines.
For those who are taking Duetact, blood sugar levels may become too high or too low. This segment of the eMedTV archives discusses the drug's effect on blood sugar levels and lists possible symptoms of extremely high or low blood sugar.
Taking Duetact during pregnancy may not be safe. This eMedTV Web page describes research studies conducted on Duetact and pregnancy, explains how the FDA's pregnancy category system works, and lists the possible effects the drug may have on fetuses.
Many side effects are possible with Duetact, and weight gain is one of the more common ones. This eMedTV Web page discusses the likelihood of developing weight gain with Duetact and explains how dangerous fluid retention and swelling may be.
For those who are first starting Duetact, dosage recommendations start at 30 mg/2 mg, taken once a day. This eMedTV Web page also offers dosage suggestions for elderly people and those who are switching from glimepiride to the combination medicine.
This eMedTV segment offers a list of medicines that may lead to Duetact drug interactions and explains the possible effects that may occur. For example, when certain antifungals or decongestants are taken with Duetact, drug interactions may occur.
When a Duetact overdose occurs, you may experience symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, or seizures. This eMedTV resource explains the effects of an overdose, lists other possible symptoms, and describes the treatments that are available.
Many Duetact side effects are possible, including low blood sugar, weight gain, and fluid retention. This eMedTV article lists other common side effects, as well as problems that should be reported to a doctor, such as swelling or allergic reaction.
Duetact uses can help improve insulin sensitivity and insulin production in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page also discusses uses of the drug in children and explains how the prescription medicine works to reduce and control blood sugar.
Duetact Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV resource contains Duetact precautions and warnings, including information on who should not take Duetact and side effects that may develop. For example, the medication can cause a condition of the eye called macular edema.
| Effects of Diabetes |
Diabetes affects many parts of the body, including the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. This eMedTV video segment looks at diabetes and its effects.
| EGD With Dilation - Presentation Summary |
This video explains what an EGD procedure is used for.
| EGD With Dilation -- Major Complications |
This video describes some of the major complications that may occur.
| EGD With Dilation Complications -- Final Thoughts |
This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.
| EGD With Dilation Complications -- Minor |
This interactive video discusses possible minor complications with EGD.
| EGD With Dilation Risks -- Allergic Reaction To Medication |
This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.
| EGD With Dilation Risks -- Bleeding |
This multimedia clip addresses bleeding, a complication that can occur with colonoscopy.
| EGD With Dilation Risks -- Heart and Lung Problems |
This video clip discusses the risk of heart and lung problems occurring with this procedure.
| EGD With Dilation Risks -- Perforation |
This video explains what happens if you have a perforation tear during an upper endoscopy.
| EGD With Dilation Risks as a Diabetic |
This video clip explains some of the health risks associated with diabetes.
A doctor may prescribe Apidra to control blood sugar levels after meals in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page offers a brief description of Apidra and explains what to tell your doctor before taking it. Epidra is a common misspelling of Apidra.
Exubera is a medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article offers an overview on the medication, including how it works, lists potential side effects, and tips on taking it.
As this eMedTV resource explains, low and high blood sugar levels are possible effects of Exubera. Blood sugar levels that are too high or too low can lead to serious complications, so this page outlines some of the associated symptoms.
This page of the eMedTV library explores the link between Exubera and pregnancy, explaining why the FDA has classified it as a pregnancy Category C medicine. This page also explains when the drug may be given to a pregnant woman.
Your Exubera dosage will depend on several factors, such as body weight and the type of diabetes you have. This eMedTV segment outlines other factors that make up Exubera dosing guidelines and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
This eMedTV Web page explores potential Exubera drug interactions with other medicines, such as oral contraceptives, diuretics, and estrogens. This page also explains the potentially negative consequences that these interactions can cause.
This portion of the eMedTV archives describes possible effects of an Exubera overdose, such as dizziness, cold sweats, and extreme hunger. This page also outlines treatment options for an overdose, such as supportive care measures.
Some common side effects of Exubera can include low blood sugar, coughing, and a sinus infection. This eMedTV segment also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious side effects, including allergic reactions and difficulty breathing.
This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of Exubera uses and explains how it works to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The article also discusses giving the drug to children and off-label uses.
Exubera Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV article examines a number of Exubera warnings and precautions, such as the potential for allergic reactions and the danger of taking the drug when pregnant or breastfeeding. This page also lists people who should not take the drug.
Exubera is an inhaled drug used to lower blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how the drug is packaged and taken and also lists potential side effects. Exubra is a common misspelling of Exubera.
Fenugreek may help treat several conditions, such as high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This eMedTV page offers a brief overview of fenugreek, including possible side effects and general precautions. Fenegriek is a common misspelling of fenugreek.
As this eMedTV page explains, many people may try fenugreek to treat certain conditions (such as high cholesterol). This page also discusses some safety precautions to be aware of with this supplement. Fengreek is a common misspelling of fenugreek.
Fenugreek is a supplement used for a variety of uses, including the treatment of high blood sugar. This eMedTV article lists other possible fenugreek uses and links to more information on the supplement. Fenugeek is a common misspelling of fenugreek.
As this eMedTV article discusses, fenugreek is an herbal supplement claimed to treat several medical conditions, such as high cholesterol and high blood sugar. This page also explains how fenugreek works. Fenugrec is a common misspelling of fenugreek.
Fenugreek is a supplement claimed to be useful for treating high cholesterol and high blood sugar. This eMedTV article lists other fenugreek uses, explores the effectiveness of the supplement, and offers important safety warnings and precautions.
It is not known if fenugreek is effective in stimulating milk production in breastfeeding women. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at fenugreek and breastfeeding, and discusses the safety of using the herb in breastfeeding women.
Fenugreek was traditionally used to stimulate labor, but it may not be safe or effective for this use. This eMedTV article contains more information on fenugreek and pregnancy, and explains why taking the herb early in pregnancy may cause problems.
Currently, no fenugreek dosage has been established to be safe or effective. This segment from the eMedTV Web site offers some fenugreek dosing information obtained from clinical studies and from practical experience with the supplement.
Diabetes medicines and medicines that "thin" the blood could cause fenugreek drug interactions. This eMedTV page lists specific anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs that may interact with fenugreek and describes the effects of these interactions.
A fenugreek overdose may cause bleeding (including internal bleeding) or low blood sugar. This page on the eMedTV Web site explores what may happen if you take too much fenugreek. Treatment options are also listed in this article.
Fenugreek seeds are one of several forms that this popular herbal supplement comes in. This eMedTV Web presentation looks at the herb, including whether it works, if it is safe, and some possible benefits.
Potential fenugreek side effects include bloating, diarrhea, and indigestion. This eMedTV segment lists other bothersome but usually not dangerous side effects of the herb. Side effects that are potentially serious are also included in this article.
| Final Thoughts -- Cataract Surgery Risks |
This clip gives some final thoughts regarding possible complications with cataract surgery.
Fortamet is typically used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This section of the eMedTV Web site offers more detailed information on the drug, including how it works, potential side effects, tips for taking the medication, and more.
For the treatment of type 2 diabetes, most people start by taking 1000 mg of Fortamet a day. This eMedTV resource also offers Fortamet dosing guidelines for those who use insulin and provides precautions and tips for taking the drug.
Fortamet is prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This selection from the eMedTV archives gives a brief overview of the drug and provides a link to more detailed information. Fortement is a common misspelling of Fortamet.
Fortamet is a prescription drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page discusses the effects of the drug, explains how it works to control blood sugar, and lists possible side effects. Fortemet is a common misspelling of Fortamet.
Fenugreek is an herbal supplement claimed to help treat several conditions, such as high cholesterol. This eMedTV segment describes other fenugreek uses and covers some general precautions. Fungreek is a common misspelling of fenugreek.
This eMedTV page explains that fenugreek is an herbal supplement that supposedly has several uses, such as treating high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This page also covers some general precautions. Funugreek is a common misspelling of fenugreek.
Doctors prescribe Januvia to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. This eMedTV article explains how Januvia works and lists some of its potential side effects. Ganuvia is a common misspelling of Januvia.
An approved generic Actoplus Met will not be available until 2011, at the earliest. This eMedTV resource explains why this is the case, lists factors that may extend this to a later date, and discusses insurance coverage for the medication.
Generic Actos will not become available until at least 2011. As this eMedTV page explains, several companies are expected to produce generic Actos when its patent expires, unless circumstances arise to extend the exclusivity period.
This eMedTV segment explains that there is a generic Amaryl approved for sale under the name Glimepiride tablets. This page also outlines the different strengths that are available for generic Amaryl and lists the companies that manufacture the drug.
This part of the eMedTV archives discusses why there is currently no approved generic Apidra (insulin glulisine) available. This page also explains why 2018 is the earliest date a generic version could become available, if certain laws are changed.
Generic Avandamet won't be available until at least 2012, when Avandamet's patent expires. This eMedTV page explains how the exclusivity period for Avandamet may extend past 2012 and warns against buying fake drugs sold as "generic Avandamet."
This portion of the eMedTV library explains why there is currently no approved generic Avandaryl for sale on the market. This page explains that the earliest date a generic form of Avandaryl could become available is when the patent expires in 2012.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains why there is currently no generic Avandia for sale on the market. This article explains that the earliest date that a generic version of Avandia could become available is in 2012, when the patent expires.
This eMedTV segment explains why there is currently no approved generic Byetta for sale in the United States. This article also explains that the earliest date a generic version could become available is 2013, when Byetta's first patent expires.
This eMedTV resource explains why there is currently no generic DiaBeta available for sale. This page also discusses why generic glyburide is sometimes prescribed instead, even though glyburide and DiaBeta are technically not equivalent products.
This page of the eMedTV library explains when a generic Duetact is expected to be available and discusses insurance coverage for the prescription medicine. The dangers of buying so-called generic versions of the drug available now are also explained.
This eMedTV page explains why there is currently no approved generic Exubera available. This page also explains why the earliest date a generic version could become available is 2010 and warns against companies currently claiming to sell it.