Drugs for diabetes

Among the many diseases among middle-aged and elderly people, diabetes is the most common one. If blood sugar of diabetes is not well controlled but allowed to develop, it will lead to many complications, such as diabetic foot, diabetic nephropathy, etc. In severe cases, it may even lead to amputation and even life-threatening. Therefore, when facing diabetes, people must not back down. They should learn about the drugs for treating diabetes and receive treatment reasonably.

Diabetes is clinically divided into different types, but no matter what type it is, the treatment is mainly to lower blood sugar, and the most common drug is insulin. However, other drugs for treating diabetes have appeared today. The specific drugs are as follows:

1. Sulfonylurea hypoglycemic drugs (such as D860):

Drugs that increase blood sugar when used in combination with it: diuretics, such as thiazides, furosemide, and uric acid; anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as indomethacin; glucocorticoids; thyroid hormones; tricyclic antidepressants; estrogen, etc.

Drugs that lower blood sugar when used in combination with it: antipyretics, such as aspirin and aminopyrine; anti-inflammatory drugs, such as sulfonamides, penicillin, and chloramphenicol; antihypertensive drugs, such as reserpine and B-receptor blockers; drugs that slow down heart rate, such as propranolol, etc.

2. Biguanide hypoglycemic drugs (such as metformin):

Drugs that increase blood sugar when used in combination: Pectin resin.

Drugs that lower blood sugar when used in combination: H2 receptor inhibitors, such as cimetidine and ethanol (alcohol).

3. α-glucosidase inhibitors (such as acarbose):

Drugs that increase blood sugar when used in combination: amylase, pancreatic enzyme, etc.

Drugs that lower blood sugar when used in combination: Neomycin.

4. Insulin secretagogue (repaglinide):

Drugs that increase blood sugar when used in combination: oral contraceptives, thiazide diuretics, glucocorticoids, danazol, and thyroxine.

Drugs that lower blood sugar when used in combination with it: monoamine oxidase inhibitors, non-selective beta-adrenergic blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, salicylates, and ethanol.

Drugs for treating diabetes include not only those that lower blood sugar, but also other drugs that must be used in combination to regulate the body. Moreover, the drugs chosen for treatment will be different for patients with different types of diabetes. Therefore, patients must take medication according to the doctor's instructions and not use medication indiscriminately.