Diabetes 5 Pack Resale Rights Ebook

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The doctor may recommend oral medications to improve insulin production, lower insulin resistance as well as improve the blood sugar levels in the body, if a person is not able to achieve a normal blood sugar control through diet and exercise.

Oral medications complement other lifestyle habits that support healthy living with diabetes. However, these medications cannot be regarded as a substitute for healthy eating and exercise. There are several oral medications out there that stimulate insulin secretion. The most common is the sulfonylureas group of medication. Age and medical history will determine which type gets prescribed.

Other oral medications work more indirectly, for instance, they help in sensitizing the body to insulin through their effects on other body organs. Biguanides, also known as metformin, can inhibit glucose production in the liver.

This causes insulin receptors to become more responsive or sensitive to insulin. Insulin sensitizers increase insulin action, without increasing insulin secretion, i.e., it makes it more potent, thereby increasing the risk of high sugar retention in the blood.

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are a type of medication that slows carbohydrate digestion from the stomach. They block the digestion of carbohydrates, which delays the release of sugar into the bloodstream. These medications are usually prescribed with a meal to lower blood sugar levels after a meal. This group of medication is sometimes prescribed in combination with sulfonylureas or insulin therapy. You have to remember that just because your doctor prescribed it for you, doesn’t mean it’s healthy for you. A drug is called a drug for a reason…it is an unnatural substance for your body.

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