Originally posted here: My 51-year-old dad is diabetic and losing the feeling in his legs. How can I help him?
My 51-year-old dad is diabetic and losing the feeling in his legs. How can I help him?
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Januvia to help lower blood sugar levels in Type 2 Diabetes
November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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My mom is on Metformin right now. That is the drug of choice that her doctor prescribed. She has Type 2 Diabetes and she has been stable with the use of that particular drug. Now there is another drug on the market — Januvia (Jah- new-vee-uh)
What is it?
Used with diet and exercise, Januvia can lower blood sugar levels in adults with Type 2 Diabetes.
Benefits
- Lowers blood sugar between meals
- Helps improve the levels of insulin after each meal
- Decreases the amount of sugar produced by the body – but will not work when sugar is too low
Who should NOT take it?
- Anyone under 18 – It has not been tested on children
- People with Type 1 diabetes
- People with increased ketones in the blood or urine
Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or if you are allergic or pregnant.
Side Effects
- Upper respiratory infection
- Stuffy, runny nose or sore throat
- Headaches
- Some stomach discomfort
Dosing Instructions
- Follow doctor’s instruction exactly
- Take once a day by mouth
- Take with or without food
- If you miss a dose, make sure to take one as soon as possible
- Do not take two tablets together
Find out more about Januvia
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Nephrotic Syndrome
January 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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by Rose Broyles
A relative of mine suffered from this condition about 5 years ago. It was something I’d never heard of before and something that caught my attention as kidney problems run in my family.
What Is it?
A kidney disorder caused when small blood vessels used to filter waste and excess water from your blood are damaged. These blood vessels normally keep blood protein from leaking out to the urine and out of your body. If protein does leak out it can cause edema or swelling. Nephrotic Syndrome can increase the chance of blood clots and infections. It can also lead to kidney failure, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It can hit at any age.
Symptoms
What Causes It?
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes: Type 1 & 2
- Hepatic dysfunction
- Biliary dysfunction
- Obstructive Jaundice
- Crush Syndrome
- Toxins
- Mercury bichloride
- Severe hypokalemia
- Glomerulonephritis
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- SLE
- Autoimmune diseases
- Amyloid disease
- HIV
- Syphillis
- Certain Poisons
- Adverse reactions to certain medications
Who’s At Risk
Men acquire Nephrotic Syndrome more than women
When to Call the Doc
- If you see foam in your urine
- Swelling and Weight Gain
Treatment Options
The doctor may prescribe the following medications depending on the treatment plan
- blood thinners – prevent blood clots
- diuretics – for water retention
- immunosuppresive medications – decrease inflammation
- statins – for cholesterol lowering effects
- antiobiotics – fight infections.
Other resources
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