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Is Glimepiride More Effective Than Bydureon?

my husband has been taking the Bydureon pen 2mg and our deductible has gone up and we can t afford it so our doctor suggested we call our insurance company to see if they had something else that we could afford and this this is what they suggested or should I say what would be cheaper, my and they said Glimepiride is the only thing that they could suggest that would be cheaper, my question is will this be just as effective as the Bydureon.
Thu, 16 Mar 2017
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1. Byderon [exenatide] is a member of GLP-1 [glucagon like peptide] and because of their glucose dependent mechanism of action, it is associated with low rate of hypoglycemia and Since glimepride is inexpensive but has no durability so please consult an Endocrinologist [Diabetologist] for other possible options.

2. As people with type 2 diabetes have very high incidence of heart disease [associated metabolic problem] so one has to make sure that his blood pressure,blood sugar and lipid levels are adequately controlled to prevent long term complication(S]
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Is Glimepiride More Effective Than Bydureon?

** Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern 1. Byderon [exenatide] is a member of GLP-1 [glucagon like peptide] and because of their glucose dependent mechanism of action, it is associated with low rate of hypoglycemia and Since glimepride is inexpensive but has no durability so please consult an Endocrinologist [Diabetologist] for other possible options. 2. As people with type 2 diabetes have very high incidence of heart disease [associated metabolic problem] so one has to make sure that his blood pressure,blood sugar and lipid levels are adequately controlled to prevent long term complication(S]