Guest guest Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 My brother, about 64, was diagnosed as diabetic a few years ago. He was somewhat overweight. He's been taking prescribed pills since then, and has been quite active in various kinds of exercise including running, swimming, jumping rope, bicycling. He told me a few days ago that he'd heard the pills are known for making it difficult to lose weight – and he's been experiencing that. He lives in a small town, so I don't know how easily he could find a good doctor. I'm looking for suggestions. I'd think the best thing to do is through diet and exercise, get off the pills. I told him I'd help him do research on the drug over the internet – all I could think of is to look on various discussion forums to see what people are saying about it. I just searched for " diabetes " on westonaprice.org, and found a couple articles I can give him. realmilk.com shows two goats' milk providers near him. He told me he's taking Glipizide, the below is what I found so far. Thanks. Glucotrol Oral Glipizide is an anti-diabetic drug (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, and circulation problems, as well as sexual function problems (impotence). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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