Diabetes Articles A-Z
|
|
|
It is possible to overdose on metformin. This portion of the eMedTV Web site describes some effects of a metformin overdose, including low blood sugar or lactic acidosis. This page explains symptoms of a metformin overdose and some treatment options.
Some of the most common metformin side effects can include indigestion, headache, and diarrhea. This eMedTV Web page also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious metformin side effects, such as chest pain or signs of lactic acidosis.
Metformin is prescribed to help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes how metformin works to decrease the absorption of sugar in the blood and outlines several off-label metformin uses.
Metformin Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at a number of metformin warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and the safety of taking the drug while breastfeeding. This page also explains who should avoid the drug.
Metformin is a medicine that is available by prescription to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes the various metformin products available and lists possible side effects of the drug. Metformine is a common misspelling of metformin.
Metaglip may be prescribed to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This page of the eMedTV Web site briefly explains how the drug works and lists a few possible side effects. Metglip is a common misspelling of Metaglip.
Metformin works to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how metformin works and covers what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug. Metphormin is a common misspelling of metformin.
Micronase is a prescription drug that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, outlines potential side effects, and offers tips on taking it.
Micronized glyburide is used to help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug increases insulin production, describes how it differs from the unmicronized version, and offers tips on taking it.
People may use milk thistle medicinally to treat a number of health conditions. This eMedTV page describes the possible benefits of milk thistle and provides a link to more information. Milk thissel is a common misspelling of milk thistle.
Milk thistle may help to treat a variety of health conditions, such as diabetes, heartburn, and indigestion. This eMedTV segment discusses what you need to know before using milk thistle medicinally. Milk thistel is a common misspelling of milk thistle.
Milk thistle is an herbal product claimed to treat several health conditions, such as diabetes. This eMedTV article provides an overview of milk thistle, including information on its effectiveness, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Milk Thistle and Breastfeeding
It may not be safe to use milk thistle while breastfeeding. This page of the eMedTV library covers the problems that could occur when taking milk thistle and breastfeeding at the same time (such as a negative effect on quantity and quality of the milk).
Due to its potential benefit to the liver, milk thistle is sometimes taken by people with hepatitis C. As this eMedTV article explains, scientists are still awaiting clear-cut evidence of its effectiveness. This page discusses milk thistle and hep C.
Some people augment their treatment for hepatitis C with milk thistle -- a plant from the aster family. This eMedTV site discusses milk thistle and hepatitis C, including information about milk thistle's potential benefits and possible side effects.
It may not be safe to use milk thistle during pregnancy, as the herb may have estrogen-like effects. This eMedTV page offers more information on milk thistle and pregnancy, and stresses the importance of talking to your doctor about the risks involved.
Milk thistle may help to treat several conditions, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and liver disease. This eMedTV resource explores other milk thistle benefits, and explains how more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of this plant.
As this eMedTV Web resource explains, there is no standard milk thistle dosage established at this time. This page describes the doses of milk thistle that were used in some studies of the supplement, and offers tips on when and how to take this herb.
Milk Thistle Drug Interactions
There is little information available about which medications may interact with milk thistle. However, as this eMedTV page explains, it is theoretically possible that there are several milk thistle drug interactions that are just not known at this time.
An overdose on milk thistle could cause diarrhea or bloating. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains what to expect if you take too much of this herbal supplement and describes possible treatment options for a milk thistle overdose.
Headaches, nausea, and diarrhea are among the possible side effects of milk thistle. This part of the eMedTV archives describes other milk thistle side effects to watch out for, including serious side effects that may require immediate medical attention.
Milk Thistle Supplement Information
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the herbal supplement milk thistle. Information includes its uses (and whether it works) safety, dosing, side effects, possible drug interactions, and warnings.
Milk thistle may have several beneficial uses, such as treating or preventing liver disease. This eMedTV resource features a brief look at milk thistle and offers a link to more detailed information. Milkthistle is a common misspelling of milk thistle.
| Moving to the Recovery Room After EGD With Dilation |
This video explains what to expect in the recovery room after an EGD.
There is limited scientific evidence on the effectiveness of natural remedies for diabetes. This eMedTV article describes these natural remedies for diabetes in detail, such as magnesium, garlic, and chromium, and describes other natural remedies.
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when the kidneys are unable to respond to antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This eMedTV resource explains in detail how nephrogenic diabetes insipidus affects the balance of fluids in your body.
NovoLog is a prescription drug used for controlling blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article describes the effects of NovoLog and explains what forms this drug comes in. Novalog is a common misspelling of NovoLog.
Potential NovoLog side effects include low blood potassium and injection site reactions. This eMedTV segment also lists signs of low blood sugar (a potentially serious side effect). Novalog side effects is a common misspelling of NovoLog side effects.
Novolin 70/30 is an insulin medication approved for the treatment of diabetes in adults. This eMedTV article describes the effects of this medication, explains when and how to inject it, lists potential side effects that may occur, and more.
Novolin 70/30 and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can affect your blood sugar and, consequently, your insulin requirements. This eMedTV segment provides more details on Novolin 70/30 and breastfeeding, including information on whether this product passes through breast milk.
Novolin 70/30 is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV Web site offers a more in-depth look at Novolin 70/30 and pregnancy, and explains whether insulin products cross the placenta.
Your doctor will recommend your Novolin 70/30 dosage based on your blood sugar levels and other factors. This eMedTV page lists other factors that may help determine Novolin 70/30 dosing and offers tips and precautions for those using this drug.
Novolin 70/30 Drug Interactions
Fluoxetine, fibrates, and MAOIs are some of the medicines that may cause Novolin 70/30 drug interactions. As this eMedTV resource explains, drug interactions such as these can result in dangerously low blood sugar levels, which can be fatal.
Novolin 70/30 Insulin Information
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the insulin medicine Novolin 70/30. Information includes its dosing, side effects, warnings, uses, precautions, and possible drug interactions.
A Novolin 70/30 overdose can result in low blood sugar levels. This article from the eMedTV archives lists symptoms of low blood sugar, explains how an overdose may occur, and describes various treatment options for a Novolin 70/30 overdose.
Potential Novolin 70/30 side effects include skin reactions at the injection site and low blood sugar. This eMedTV page also lists serious side effects that require medical attention, such as diabetic ketoacidosis or dangerously low blood sugar.
Novolin 70/30 is used for controlling blood sugar levels in adults with diabetes. This page from the eMedTV library discusses these uses in more detail, including information on possible off-label uses and an explanation of how Novolin 70/30 works.
Novolin 70/30 Warnings and Precautions
Low blood sugar is the most common (and usually most serious) side effect of Novolin 70/30. This eMedTV segment contains other Novolin 70/30 warnings and precautions, including information on who should not use this insulin medication.
Novolin R is a short-acting, non-prescription insulin approved for controlling blood sugar after meals. This eMedTV resource features an overview of Novolin R, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Novolin R (regular insulin) is generally considered safe for use in breastfeeding women. This eMedTV page covers Novolin R and breastfeeding in more detail and explains why this insulin is unlikely to be dangerous even if it passes through breast milk.
Novolin R (regular insulin) is generally considered safe for treating diabetes in pregnant women. This eMedTV segment includes more information on Novolin R and pregnancy, and explores the risk of high or low blood sugar levels in pregnant women.
As this eMedTV page explains, your Novolin R dosage will be based on several factors, such as how you respond to the insulin and the carbohydrate content of your meals. This page offers other Novolin R dosing tips, including how to take this insulin.
Medicines that may cause Novolin R drug interactions include MAOIs, fibrates, and sulfa drugs. This eMedTV article lists other medications that may interact with Novolin R and describes the potentially dangerous effects of these drug interactions.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the insulin Novolin R. Information includes its dosing, side effects, warnings, precautions, and drug interactions.
A Novolin R (regular insulin) overdose can cause low blood sugar levels, which can be very dangerous. This eMedTV Web resource describes possible symptoms of low blood sugar levels and explains what steps can be taken to treat a Novolin R overdose.
Potential Novolin R side effects include skin reactions and low blood sugar levels. As this eMedTV page explains, any symptoms of low blood sugar (such as dizziness and confusion) are potentially serious and should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Novolin R is used for controlling blood sugar levels in adults and children with diabetes. This page from the eMedTV Web library takes an in-depth look at Novolin R uses, including how this type of insulin works and possible off-label uses.
Novolin R Warnings and Precautions
Before using Novolin R, talk to your doctor about your medical history and any other drugs you are taking. This eMedTV page lists important Novolin R warnings and precautions to be aware of before using this insulin, including who should not use it.
NovoLog is a rapid-acting insulin approved for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how and when to use NovoLog, describes the effects of the medication, and lists potential side effects to look out for during treatment.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the Novolog 70/30 Pen (insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart). Information includes its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, uses, and drug interactions.
NovoLog (insulin aspart) is generally considered to be safe for use in breastfeeding women. This eMedTV page covers NovoLog and breastfeeding in more detail and explains why the drug is unlikely to be dangerous even if it passes through breast milk.
Animal studies suggest that NovoLog (insulin aspart) is safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment includes more information on NovoLog and pregnancy, and explores the risk of high or low blood sugar in pregnant women.
As with other rapid-acting insulins, there is no standard dose for NovoLog. This article from the eMedTV archives offers general NovoLog dosage guidelines and includes information on how, when, and where to inject the medication.
Medicines that may cause NovoLog drug interactions include salicylates, disopyramide, and reserpine. This eMedTV article lists other medications that may interact with NovoLog and describes the potentially dangerous effects of these drug interactions.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses NovoLog insulin. Information includes its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, drug interactions, and uses.
NovoLog Mix 50/50 is a prescription insulin used for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of NovoLog Mix 50/50, explains how it works to control blood sugar, and offers general dosing guidelines for the drug.
NovoLog Mix 50/50 and Breastfeeding
NovoLog Mix 50/50 is not expected to cause any problems in a breastfeeding woman or her infant. This eMedTV page offers a more in-depth look at NovoLog Mix 50/50 and breastfeeding, and explains whether the drug is likely to pass through breast milk.
NovoLog Mix 50/50 and Pregnancy
The full risks of using NovoLog Mix 50/50 during pregnancy are not known at this time. This eMedTV resource offers more information on NovoLog Mix 50/50 and pregnancy, and discusses the safety of using this form of insulin while pregnant.
No standard NovoLog Mix 50/50 dosage will work for all people or even for the same person in all situations. This eMedTV page offers tips on determining an appropriate NovoLog Mix 50/50 dose and includes general information on how to inject the drug.
NovoLog Mix 50/50 Drug Interactions
Medications that may interact with NovoLog Mix 50/50 include fibrates, reserpine, and salicylates. As this eMedTV Web page explains, some NovoLog Mix 50/50 drug interactions can result in dangerously low blood sugar levels.
On this eMedTV Web page, the insulin medicine NovoLog Mix 50/50 is dicussed. Information includes its dosing, side effects, warnings, precautions, and drug interactions.
A NovoLog Mix 50/50 overdose may result in blurry vision, dizziness, and loss of coordination. This eMedTV article lists early, late, and severe symptoms of an overdose and explains what treatments are available.
NovoLog Mix 50/50 Side Effects
Potential NovoLog Mix 50/50 side effects include low blood sugar and injection site skin reactions. This eMedTV segment describes these side effects in more detail and explains which symptoms should be reported to your doctor.
NovoLog Mix 50/50 is used for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how this form of insulin works, lists possible off-label NovoLog Mix 50/50 uses, and discusses the use of this drug in children.
NovoLog Mix 50/50 Warnings and Precautions
If you have kidney or liver disease, let your doctor know before using NovoLog Mix 50/50. This eMedTV segment provides other NovoLog Mix 50/50 warnings and precautions, including information on who should not use this form of insulin.
Often, a NovoLog (insulin aspart) overdose can cause low blood sugar levels, which can be very dangerous. This eMedTV resource lists symptoms of low blood sugar and explains what steps can be taken to treat a NovoLog overdose.
Injection site reactions and low blood sugar levels are possible side effects of NovoLog. This eMedTV article also lists signs of potentially serious NovoLog side effects. NovoLog side affects is a common misspelling of NovoLog side effects.
Potential NovoLog side effects include injection site skin reactions and low blood sugar. As this page from the eMedTV site explains, any symptoms of low blood sugar are potentially serious and should be reported to your doctor immediately.
NovoLog is used for controlling blood sugar levels in adults and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV segment describes how this medication works for diabetes and discusses possible off-label NovoLog uses.
NovoLog Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor before using NovoLog if you have liver disease. This eMedTV page lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about before starting NovoLog. Warnings and precautions on who should not use this drug are also included here.
An intermediate-acting diabetes drug, NPH insulin is used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how NPH insulin works and offers more information on the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
There is no standard NPH insulin dosage, but the drug is typically taken once or twice daily. This eMedTV Web page contains more information on NPH insulin dosing and includes general tips and precautions on how to use this form of insulin.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses NPH Insulin. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, precautions, and drug interactions.
| Other EGD With Dilation Complications |
This video clip discusses major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.
PrandiMet is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. This selection from the eMedTV Web library features an overview of PrandiMet, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.
This selection from the eMedTV Web site features an in-depth look at some of the possible alternatives to PrandiMet (repaglinide and metformin). This page also explains when it may be time to consider one of these PrandiMet alternatives.
As this eMedTV article explains, one of the components in PrandiMet (repaglinide and metformin) does pass through breast milk and could cause problems in a breastfed infant. This page further discusses the research on PrandiMet and breastfeeding.
This eMedTV page explores studies on PrandiMet (repaglinide and metformin) and pregnancy, explaining why the FDA classifies it as a pregnancy Category C medicine. This page also explains what to do if you are taking PrandiMet and pregnancy occurs.
This page from the eMedTV Web site explains that a doctor will consider several factors before recommending a PrandiMet dosage. This page discusses these factors that may affect your dosage, and provides some general PrandiMet dosing guidelines.
