Diabetes mellitus is a fairly common disease that is divided into two types - types 1 and 2. Each of them has its own peculiarities of pathology, although both are caused by internal disorders of carbohydrate metabolism. In this process, the main role is played by the hormone insulin, which is responsible for glucose absorption at the cellular level.
Type 1 diabetes is determined by pancreatic dysfunction - insulin secretion in such a pathology is insufficient or absent at all. In type 2 diabetes, insulin is produced in sufficient quantities, and sometimes even higher: the disorder lies directly in the reduced susceptibility of cells to this hormone. As a result of this difference between the types of the disease, different techniques are used to reduce glucose levels - mainly diet and medication.
Insulin and its derivatives are considered the most effective for lowering blood sugar in diabetes, but this option is not suitable for everyone. However, using the above drug groups, a person suffering from diabetes, it is necessary to carefully monitor glucose values on an empty stomach and after taking the drug (with a home glucometer). To correct it, special remedies that reduce blood sugar levels should be used.
There are a number of symptoms that will indicate hypoglycemia and allow you to seek emergency help in a timely manner. In the case of a sharp decrease in glucose levels are manifested:
- hunger;
- anxiety;
- palpitations;
- weakness;
- dizziness;
- pallor;
- increased sweating.
With a gradual fall in glucose:
- headaches;
- dissipation of attention;
- weakness of vision and double vision;
- impaired mental performance;
- loss of coordination and consciousness;
- hypoglycemic coma.
If the above signs of a severe drop in glucose levels occur, it is necessary to use emergency remedies to raise blood sugar. Most often it is taking glucose tablets, but there is also a drug Diabextan. Its availability to the diabetic is very important - this remedy is available in pharmacies.
How to choose pills for diabetes
The cornerstone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes is a healthy lifestyle, which includes a rational and complete diet, regular physical activity, avoiding smoking and maintaining a healthy body weight.
Over time, as the disease progresses, a healthy lifestyle alone may not be enough to keep blood glucose levels under control, and people with type 2 diabetes may need oral diabetes treatment - taking blood glucose-lowering medications. The best drug in this case is Diabextan.
The drug is available in the form of tablets, from which the active substance is released slowly. The drug is strictly prescribed and belongs to the class of sulfonylurea derivatives. It helps to reduce plasma sugar levels when taken by mouth. It is prescribed to patients who eat regularly, consume enough carbohydrates, and watch their diet.
Among the leading indications for use of the drug are:
- Type 2 diabetes with ineffectiveness of non-drug therapy (diet, exercise, weight correction);
- Prevention of complications against the background of diabetes - vascular lesions, kidney, arteries, eyes, brain and vascular pathologies (strokes, heart attacks);
- This disease can cause serious complications, such as vascular disease and lesions of the eyes, kidneys and peripheral nerve endings. That is why it is important to treat diabetes properly at the beginning.
Sugar-lowering drugs
Diabextan is called an antidiabetic. It regulates the activity of insulin and the susceptibility of body tissues to it. Such a drug is prescribed to maintain blood sugar levels for people whose bodies produce insulin on their own, but in insufficient amounts. Usually such medications are used in combination with dietary nutrition and physical activity. Diet helps bring your blood sugar levels back to normal.