Repaglinide
RepaglinideYou may be prescribed Repaglinide when you have type 2 diabetes.Repaglinide helps your pancreas release insulin faster once you start eating. To see how this medicationworks, let’s see what happens when you eat.When you eat, your body breaks down most of the food into glucose, a form of sugar, and releases hormonesthat travel to your pancreas.The glucose enters your bloodstream causing your blood glucose level to rise.In response to this rise in glucose and release of hormones, the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin works like akey to open the cells and let glucose enter.The glucose is used for energy now or it is stored in the cells for later use.In many people with type 2 diabetes, the pancreas doesn’t release insulin fast enough once you start eating.The glucose from your food builds up in the bloodstream causing high blood glucose.When you take Repaglinide, your pancreas releases insulin faster once you start eating. With insulin, your cellscan open up and take the glucose in.This removes it from the bloodstream and lowers your blood glucose level.Because this medication works with the food you eat, it is best taken 15 to 30 minutes before each of yourmeals.As with any medication, there are some side effects. There is a small risk of hypoglycemia, also called lowblood glucose.Other side effects include upper respiratory infections, headaches, and diarrhea.If you and your diabetes care team have noticed your blood glucose levels increase after you’ve eaten, youmay benefit from Repaglinide.Take Repaglinide exactly as prescribed. If you have any questions about repaglinide, ask your healthcareprovider and pharmacist for more information.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER59449B EN Repaglinide.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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