Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using sulfonylureas as follows: 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, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking the medication as recommended, so that, your medication dose could be revised. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, HbA1c. As [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using sulfonylureas as follows: 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 strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using sulfonylureas as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Sulfonylureas as follows: Sulfonylureas 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 effects. So, these medications should be used with caution in individuals with hepatic dysfunction. Sulfonylureas are mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using sulfonylureas 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 sulfonylureas, this fine balance is no more in place. Use of sulfonylureas 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. [...]