Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 , Can you tell me a little about Glyburide? Are there pros and cons of taking it? I was diagnosed in July. I am taking METFORMIN ER (1000 2X A DAY) and Actos (30). I don't think the Actos is doing much for me. My numbers have come down considerably -- from 315 at dx to a 30-day average (according to my meter) of 124. I can't seem to get down to 100! Should I talk with my doctor about Glyburide? I am doing low carb (I strive for less than 60 a day). Have to admit that I'm not doing well at the exercise (sigh). It's my new year's resolution. Thanks for anything you can tell me. I realize that my MMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 > Can you tell me a little about Glyburide? Are there pros and cons of > taking it? Glyburide is one of the drugs that makes your pancreas produce more insulin. That is one of the reasons why it is not the first drug of choice for some people. Gil's doctor doesn't agree that it " wears out " your beta cells, but although Gil was doing very well on Glyburide we discussed his treatment with his doctor and he agreed to switch him to Metformin. His numbers are a bit higher now, but... Glyburide can cause hypos so you have to be more careful about that. Metformin doesn't, at least normally, because it works a different way. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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