Diabetes Articles A-Z

Glyburide

Glyburide is a prescription drug that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how it helps increase the production of insulin in the pancreas, outlines potential side effects, and more.

Glyburide Alternatives

This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at some of the glyburide alternatives for type 2 diabetes, such as lifestyle changes and other diabetes medications. This page also explains when an alternative to glyburide might be necessary.

Glyburide and Blood Sugar

As this eMedTV segment explains, low and high blood sugar levels are possible side effects of glyburide. Blood sugar levels that are too high or too low can cause serious complications, so possible symptoms should be reported to your doctor.

Glyburide and Pregnancy

This eMedTV resource explores glyburide and pregnancy, explaining that it may not be safe to take the drug when pregnant. This page also explains why the FDA classifies glyburide as both a pregnancy Category B and pregnancy Category C medication.

Glyburide Dosing

In most cases, the recommended starting dose of glyburide is 2.5 mg to 5 mg a day, taken with meals. This eMedTV resource outlines the factors that determine specific glyburide dosing and also offers tips on when and how to take the medication.

Glyburide Drug Interactions

This page of the eMedTV library explores potential glyburide drug interactions with other medications, such as thyroid medications, diuretics, and oral contraceptives. This page also explains how these interactions can potentially lead to problems.

Glyburide Overdose

While uncommon, there are cases of people taking too much glyburide. This eMedTV article describes glyburide overdose symptoms, such as dizziness, difficulty speaking, and blurry vision. This page also lists treatment options for a recent overdose.

Glyburide Side Effects

Some of the most common glyburide side effects can include stomach problems or allergic skin reactions. This eMedTV segment also describes some of the more serious and rare side effects of the drug and explains what to do if side effects occur.

Glyburide Uses

This eMedTV resource explores various glyburide uses, such as treating people with type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes (an off-label use). This page also explains how glyburide works to increase insulin production and improve insulin resistance.

Glyburide Warnings and Precautions

This eMedTV article describes various glyburide warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and an increased risk of death for those with heart or blood vessel problems. This page also lists people who should avoid the drug.

Glynase

Glynase is a prescription medicine that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, lists some potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the drug.

Glynase Drug Information

Glypizide

This selection from the eMedTV Web site features a brief overview of glipizide, a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. This article also provides a link to more detailed information. Glypizide is a common misspelling of glipizide.

Goggi

Goji is a shrub that is often used medicinally for treating and preventing various medical conditions. This eMedTV resource explores the effectiveness of goji and offers general warnings for these products. Goggi is a common misspelling of goji.

Goggie

Goji is a natural product that may have blood pressure-lowering effects and antibacterial properties. This eMedTV Web page describes other effects and potential benefits of goji products. Goggie is a common misspelling of goji.

Gogi

Goji is a plant that contains components that may be useful for treating certain health conditions. This eMedTV page describes various goji products and explains what to discuss with your doctor before using them. Gogi is a common misspelling of goji.

Gogie

Goji supplements are used for treating and preventing numerous health conditions. This eMedTV article explores the benefits of goji and explains what to discuss with your doctor before starting treatment. Gogie is a common misspelling of goji.

Gogii

Goji is a natural product that is believed to have many health benefits, such as antibacterial properties. This eMedTV segment describes goji products in more detail and explores other effects of the plant. Gogii is a common misspelling of goji.

Goji

Goji is a plant containing edible berries that are used in supplements, health foods, and health drinks. This eMedTV segment describes the compounds found in goji, explains what it is used for, and explores the effectiveness of these products.

Goji and Breastfeeding

It is currently not clear whether goji is safe for breastfeeding women. This page on the eMedTV site offers a more in-depth look at goji and breastfeeding, and weighs some of the benefits and possible risks of using these products while nursing.

Goji and Pregnancy

It is currently not known whether goji products are safe for using during pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page provides more information on goji and pregnancy, and lists some of the possible benefits and risks of using the product while pregnant.

Goji Berry Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses goji berry supplements. Information includes what it is used for (and whether it works), if it is safe, dosing, drug interactions, warnings, and side effects.

Goji Dosage

A safe and effective goji dosage has not been established at this time. This eMedTV page explains why it is difficult to determine a consistently safe and effective dose, and offers tips on finding a reliable product from a trustworthy manufacturer.

Goji Drug Interactions

Warfarin, blood pressure medications, and diabetes medicines may cause goji drug interactions. As this eMedTV article explains, these drug interactions could increase the risk of bleeding, low blood sugar, and low blood pressure.

Goji Overdose

It is not known what to expect from a goji overdose, or even if an overdose is possible. This part of the eMedTV library explores the possible symptoms of an overdose and explains what treatment options would be available.

Goji Side Effects

At this time, there are no known goji side effects. As this eMedTV Web page explains, taking goji with the "blood thinner" warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding, but this may actually be a drug interaction rather than a true side effect.

Healthy Eating for Diabetics

A diet with more grains, fruits, and vegetables, and less sweets and fats is ideal for people with diabetes. This eMedTV segment offers many helpful meal-planning tips to encourage healthy eating for diabetics.

Herbal Medicine for Diabetes

As explained in this eMedTV article, although it may seem appealing to treat diabetes with herbal medicine, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of this approach. This segment takes a look at treating diabetes with garlic and ginseng.

How Can Diabetes Affect the Heart and Blood Vessels?

This video clip talks about how diabetes can affect the heart and blood vessels.

How Does Actos Work?

As this eMedTV Web resource explains, Actos works to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. This page further discusses how the prescription medication works, including information on the effectiveness of the drug.

How Does Avandia Work?

As this eMedTV Web resource explains, Avandia works to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. This page further discusses how this prescription medication works, including information on the effectiveness of the drug.

How Does Diabetes Affect Nerves?

Diabetic neuropathy is a common condition seen in people with diabetes. This video clip by eMedTV looks at this condition.

How Does Januvia Work?

If you are taking Januvia for type 2 diabetes, you may be curious about how it works. This eMedTV article gives a brief explanation of how the drug affects certain hormones in the body and provides a link to more information on the topic.

How Does Lantus Work?

As explained in eMedTV page, Lantus works by providing a steady amount of insulin throughout the day, which helps the body remove sugar from the blood. This article offers more details on how the drug works and provides a link to more information.

How Does Metformin Work?

Many people wonder, "How does metformin work?" As this eMedTV resource explains, the drug works in several ways to decrease blood sugar levels. It reduces the amount of sugar made by the liver and limits the amount of sugar absorbed from your diet.

How Is Diabetes Diagnosed?

This multimedia clip explains how diabetes is diagnosed.

How Is Diabetes Insipidus Diagnosed?

How is diabetes insipidus diagnosed? This eMedTV resource provides detailed information about how diabetes insipidus is diagnosed through urinalysis and a fluid deprivation test.

How Safe Is an EGD?

This multimedia clip explains the safety and risks of an EGD.

How Safe Is Cataract Surgery?

This clip discusses the general safety of cataract surgery and lists possible complications.

Humalog

Humalog is a rapid-acting insulin licensed to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes how Humalog works, covers the drug's effectiveness, explains how and when to inject the medication, and lists possible side effects.

Humalog and Breastfeeding

Humalog (insulin lispro) is considered safer than most oral diabetes drugs for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV article includes more information on Humalog and breastfeeding, and explains why the drug is probably safe for nursing babies.

Humalog and Pregnancy

Humalog (insulin lispro) is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides more information on Humalog and pregnancy, and discusses the potential dangers of high or low blood sugar in a pregnant woman.

Humalog Dosage

There is no standard Humalog dosage that will work for all people or for the same person in all situations. This eMedTV Web page provides general Humalog dosing guidelines and explains how, when, and where to inject the prescription medication.

Humalog Drug Interactions

Some of the medicines that may cause Humalog drug interactions include reserpine, MAOIs, and octreotide. As this eMedTV segment explains, drug interactions with Humalog can either increase blood sugar levels or cause dangerously low blood sugar.

Humalog Insulin Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Humalog insulin. Information includes its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, uses, and drug interactions.

Humalog Mix50/50

Humalog Mix50/50 is a prescription drug used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes how Humalog Mix50/50 works, explains when and how to use this form of insulin, and lists potential side effects of the product.

Humalog Mix50/50 and Breastfeeding

Humalog Mix50/50 is not predicted to cause problems when used while breastfeeding. This eMedTV page contains more information on Humalog Mix 50/50 and breastfeeding, including an explanation of what will happen if the drug passes through breast milk.

Humalog Mix50/50 and Pregnancy

Humalog Mix50/50 is not predicted to cause problems for pregnant women when used appropriately. As this eMedTV page explains, if you are using Humalog Mix50/50 and pregnancy occurs, be aware that pregnancy may affect your insulin requirements.

Humalog Mix50/50 Dosage

There is no "standard" Humalog Mix50/50 dosage that will work for all people. As this eMedTV segment explains, dosing is individualized for each person, based on their blood sugar levels and carbohydrate content of their meals, among other things.

Humalog Mix50/50 Drug Interactions

Beta blockers, fluoxetine, and salicylates are drugs that may cause Humalog Mix50/50 drug interactions. As this eMedTV resource explains, drug interactions with this diabetes medicine may lead to dangerously low blood sugar levels, which can be fatal.

Humalog Mix50/50 Insulin

On this eMedTV Web page, the insulin medicine Humalog Mix50/50 is discussed. Information includes its dosing, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and precautions.

Humalog Mix50/50 Overdose

A Humalog Mix50/50 overdose can cause low blood sugar levels, which can be dangerous. This eMedTV article lists early and late symptoms of low blood sugar and also explains what treatments are available for people who overdose on this medication.

Humalog Mix50/50 Side Effects

Potential Humalog Mix50/50 side effects include certain types of skin reactions and low blood sugar. As this eMedTV Web page explains, any signs of low blood sugar (such as sweating, seizures, or blurry vision) should be reported to your doctor.

Humalog Mix50/50 Uses

Humalog Mix50/50 is used for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site offers more details on Humalog Mix50/50 uses and explains how this form of insulin works to control blood sugar levels.

Humalog Mix50/50 Warnings and Precautions

In order to avoid dangerously low blood sugar, start eating within 15 minutes of using Humalog Mix50/50. This eMedTV segment lists other Humalog Mix50/50 warnings and precautions, and includes information on who should not use this form of insulin.

Humalog Overdose

Possible symptoms of a Humalog (insulin lispro) overdose include sweating, blurred vision, and dizziness. This eMedTV segment lists more symptoms of low blood sugar that may occur with an overdose of Humalog and explains how an overdose is treated.