Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using meglitinides as follows: Meglitinides are quick and short to act. So, they are taken right before eating or along with the meal. Since they are quick to act, they are helpful in individuals with irregular eating times. This medication is to be taken no earlier than 30 minutes before the meal. Do not skip your meals. Meglitinides carry the risk of inducing seizures in some [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using meglitinides as follows: Meglitinides are mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of these medications can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effect s. So, these medications should be used with caution in individuals with hepatic dysfunction. Meglitinides are mainly excreted in the bile and kidneys. Individuals [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using meglitinides as follows: Hypoglycemia Normally, in a healthy individual, insulin secretion from the pancreas is proportional to the glucose levels in the blood. In diabetics, being managed on meglitinides, this fine balance is no more in place. Use of meglitinides lead to increased secretion of insulin, despite low blood sugars, putting the individual at risk for hypoglycemia. Patients can present with dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger. [...]

Patient was educated on how to take meglitinides as follows: Meglitinides are quick and short to act. So, they are taken right before eating or along with the meal. Since they are quick to act, they are helpful in individuals with irregular eating times. This medication is to be taken no earlier than 30 minutes before the meal. Do not skip your meals. Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any [...]

Patient was educated on meglitinides and their mechanism of action as follows: Meglitinides are oral antidiabetic drugs, used especially in patients with type-2 diabetes. These drugs act by stimulating release of more insulin for the Beta-cells of islets of pancreas. So, these drugs are mostly used in individuals with reduced insulin secretion and in individuals who are resistant to the amount of insulin they are currently producing. Insulin secretion will lead to lowering of blood [...]