Incretin Mimetics
One incretin mimetic is available, called
exenatide (
Byetta®). It works by acting like the hormone incretin in the body, increasing
insulin production and slowing down digestion.
Amylin Analogues
One amylin analogue is currently available, called
pramlintide (
Symlin®). This medication works like the hormone amylin in the body, increasing insulin production, slowing down digestion, decreasing the production of glucose by the liver, and reducing appetite.
Prandin Alternatives: Lifestyle Changes
Many lifestyle changes have been shown to be effective in controlling
type 2 diabetes (especially early type 2
diabetes). These lifestyle changes include:
In fact, these changes are important for all people with type 2 diabetes, including people taking
diabetes drugs.
However, if lifestyle changes alone are not enough to adequately control type 2 diabetes, medicines may be necessary.
A Summary of Prandin Alternatives
Several
Prandin alternatives are available for type 2 diabetes, including lifestyle changes or other
diabetes medications. If Prandin is not working for you, or if it is causing bothersome side effects, ask your healthcare provider about trying one of the alternatives discussed in this article.
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