The following examples of medication can be used to treat diabetes. However, they must be injected into the bloodstream, rather than ingested or swallowed.
Exenatide (Byetta)
Process:
- Taken by daily injections, twice a day
- Encourages the secretion of insulin by the pancreas
- Limits the amount of sugars produced by the body
- Reduces the rate of digestion of sugars
- Encourages satiety so that you consume less food
Suitable For:
- People with adult Type 2 diabetes
Side Effects:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and Dizzy Spells
- Pancreatic Inflammation
- Hypoglycemia
- Constipation
- Headache
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Albiglutide (Tanzeum)
Process:
- Increases the levels of insulin secreted (released) by the pancreas and transports glucose into the body cells.
- Increases the amount of sugar released by the liver
- Reduces the rate of digestion of body sugars
Suitable For:
- People with Type 2 diabetes (Adults)
Side Effects:
- Skin Irritations (At injection site)
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Breathing Problems (Mild)
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Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)
Process:
- Injected once per day
- Promotes the release of insulin by the pancreas
- Aids the movement of sugars (glucose) into the body cells
Suitable For:
- People with Type 2 diabetes (Adults)
- Those also taking Metformin or Sulfonylurea medications
Side Effects:
- Headache
- Pancreatic Inflammation
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Constipation
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Pramlintide (Symlin)
Process:
- Acts as an anthropogenic (man-made) hormone – Amylin
- Taken after a meal has been eaten in order to control blood sugar levels
- Reduces the rate of food digestion, allowing a more controlled release of sugars into the body’s bloodstream
- Prevents rapid blood sugar level changes or spikes after eating food
Suitable For:
- People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Can be taken alongside Metformin and Sulfonylurea medications if required
Side Effects:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Reduced Appetite
- Pain in the stomach region
- Indigestion and Heartburn
- Joint pains
- Cough
- Headache
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Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
Process:
- Injected once a week only
- Promotes and encourages the release of the hormone insulin by the pancreas
- Encourages the movement and transport of glucose to the body’s cells
Suitable For:
- People swith Type 2 diabetes (Adults)
- Patients also taking metformin, sulfonylea or pioglitazone medications
Side Effects:
- Abdominal pain
- Reduced Appetite (Less weight gain)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0024704/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0015919/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0024703/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0024702/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0010129/