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Sitagliptin Role As Monotherapy, Adjunct

Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006

The newly licensed glucose-lowering agent sitagliptin phosphate (Januvia) appears safe and somewhat effective. It could become a replacement for sulfonylurea, due to its ability to control blood sugars without weight gain and hypoglycemia.

Chromium Improves Glycemic Control When Sulfonylurea Is Insufficient

Posted: Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Chromium picolinate (CrPic) supplementation improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes not adequately controlled while taking sulfonylurea, according to the results of a randomized, double-blind study.

Sulfonylureas Linked to Heart Deaths

Posted: Thursday, February 09, 2006

"In conclusion, we observed a dose-response relation between sulfonylurea exposure and risk of death," the authors said "This evidence, taken within the context of observations collected over the last 30 years, suggests that clinicians should carefully assess the need for sulfonylurea therapy in subjects at high risk of cardiovascular events-particularly now, when several other classes of anti-diabetic oral medications are available."

Antibiotic Can Cause Hypoglycemia

Posted: Monday, April 05, 2004

If you take a sulfonylurea and your doctor wants to prescribe clarithromycin, tell your doctor about these cases. Any time you´re prescribed a new medication, ask your pharmacist whether the drug is known to affect blood glucose levels and how often you should check your glucose levels while on the new medication