Question 1

micronase (glyburide) ok at breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Micronase (glyburide).: Micronase (glyburide) is best taken in the morning, as it's the type of medication that can cause low blood sugar.  Taking it in the morning then eating for the day will help minimize the risk of hypoglycemia.

Question 2

what is diabeta (glyburide)?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes pill.: Diabeta is a brand of the medication glyburide.  It is an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes.  It is available as generic Glyburide (lower in cost).  It may not be the safest of this class, known as sulfonylurea medications, however (concerns about hypoglycemia in patients with kidney disease and heart effects in patients with heart disease).

Question 3

please describe the medication: glyburide?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes medication: Used with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. It is an antidiabetic drug in a class of medications known as sulfonylureas, closely related to sulfa drugs.

Question 4

what are effects of the medication diabeta (glyburide)?

Accepted Answer

DIABETA-GLYBURIDE: Diabeta (glyburide) is a Glyburide generic name, it is used to treat type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise.It brings the blood sugar down and can sometime cause hypoglycemia.If you skip a meal , exercise too long, drink alcohol, or are under stress.

Question 5

how long does it take for glyburide to become effective?

Accepted Answer

Varies (1 - 2 hours): Depending on the formulation ingested (micronized (glynase) or conventional Glyburide (diabeta, micronase)) onset of action ranges from about 1 to 2 hours with a maximum reduction of blood sugar seen within 3-4 hours.  May last in body for over 18 to 24 hours. Should be taken with breakfast or main meal of the day to help reduce symptoms of low blood sugar (tremors, sweating, irritable, fatigue).

Question 6

my grandfather has been prescribed diabeta (glyburide)? anything to know?

Accepted Answer

DIABETA-GLYBURIDE: Diabeta (glyburide) is a Glyburide generic name, it is used to treat type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise.It brings the blood sugar down and can sometime cause hypoglycemia.If you skip a meal , exercise too long, drink alcohol, or are under stress.

Question 7

what are the side effects of glyburide?

Accepted Answer

Glyburide: Diabeta (glyburide) side-effects are nausea, heartburn, allergic reaction, sense of stomach fullness.

Question 8

can i take my invokana and glyburide after my scan?

Accepted Answer

Probably: B"sd
In general glyburide  and other sulfonamides are well documented to increase risk of MI about 20% - there are safer options. 
Invokana is a SGLTP2i- sodium glucose transport protein inhibitor, that results in sugar in the urine.  It has actually been shown to protect kidney function over the long term. It also has a diuretic effect so should skip if you are dehdrated from scan or other reason

Question 9

i have recently gotten diabeta (glyburide) and what are some good food choices ?

Accepted Answer

Many options: When choosing a diet, make sure it's one that you can maintain lifelong so do not do anything drastic. In general, you should eat lots of vegetable and fruits. Non-starchy vegetables are best: spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans. Eat whole grain foods instead of processed food (whole wheat over white breads)  add fish to your meals 2-3 times per week. Dry beans & lentils are good protein...

Question 10

what other drugs are aviable to use with glyburide besides metformin?

Accepted Answer

JANUVIA (sitagliptin): Onglyza, byetta, victoza, (liraglutide) etc. Plenty of choices.

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