Stopped Taking Gluconorm Due To Joint Pain, Dental Problems, Inflammation Of Gums. What Do I Do To Keep Blood Sugar Under Control?

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
For controlling diabetes, there are many oral drugs available. If you have stopped taking gluconorm, the other options are-
1. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (such as acarbose)- decrease the absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive tract to lower after-meal glucose levels.
2.Meglitinides (including repaglinide and nateglinide)- trigger the pancreas to make more insulin in response to the level of glucose in the blood.
3.Sulfonylureas (like glimepiride, glyburide, and tolazamide)- trigger the pancreas to make more insulin. They are taken by mouth.
4.Thiazolidinediones (such as rosiglitazone and pioglitazone)- help muscle and fat cells and the liver absorb more blood sugar when insulin is present. Rosiglitazone may increase the risk of heart problems.
Talk to your doctor in detail about all these options and he will suggest you the agent best for you.

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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

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Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
These drugs are not sulpha based but if not taken appropriately may cause hypoglycaemia. These are recommended only to be taken under the supervision of your treating physician as careful dosage regulation is required.
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