Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking the medication for that dose and notify your doctor regarding the same. Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician revise your dose on the medication. Also, notify your doctor, [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: Maintain compliance with any exercise schedule prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, HbA1c. As these drugs increase risk for acute renal [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: These medications for the significant part are excreted unchanged by the kidneys with very small portion being metabolized in the liver. Individuals with liver and renal dysfunction, cannot metabolize and excrete these medications normally. In such patients with compromised liver and renal functions, these medications can stay active in circulation for longer time and can be toxic. So, these medications are contraindicated in such [...]

Patient was educated on side effects of using dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as follows: Stomach upset Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are the most common side effects of using dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitors. Hypoglycemia Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors can increase the action of incretins, contributing to increase in insulin secretion, thereby reducing the blood sugars. These medications can sometimes result in episodes of serious hypoglycemia. Muscle pain These medications can sometimes increase risk of muscle and skeletal [...]