Conditions Glyburide/Metformin Treats
Glyburide/Metformin is used for the treatment of type2 diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that develops when a person’s body fails to burn sugar properly and the unused sugar tends to accumulate in the bloodstream. Usually, sugar is removed from the blood into the cell of the body by insulin, which is a typical hormone. The state of diabetes occurs when the body is unable to make adequate insulin or fails to respond to the same properly. Glyburide/Metformin is an anti-diabetic medicine, as it is commonly known, and is a combination of 2 drugs – biguanide and sulfonylurea. It is used together with diet and regular exercise regime for controlling the blood sugar levels in patients having type2 diabetes. Glyburide/Metformin works by stimulating the natural ability of the body to produce insulin and also by stimulating the response of the body to insulin. It is extremely important to control he blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy balance in order to prevent all the conditions associated with high blood sugar, such as kidney diseases, liver problems and malfunctioning pancreas. Also, controlling high blood pressure helps in preventing ma y other diseases like heart problems, kidney disease, strokes, circulatory problems and blindness. |
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Glyburide/Metformin General InformationGlyburide/Metformin is a prescription medication that has been licensed for the treatment of type2 diabetes, characterized by high blood sugar levels. The condition is also known as noninsulin dependent diabetes.
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