Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glynase 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 Glynase as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Glynase without consulting your doctor. Be sure to use [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Glynase 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 taking Glynase as follows: Glynase is 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, Glynase should be used with caution in individuals with hepatic dysfunction. Glynase is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Glynase as follows: Excessive hunger The frequent episodes of hypoglycemia, secondary to use of Glynase, result in increased appetite and hunger, leading to excessive eating. Photosensitivity Glynase has the risk of causing photosensitivity. Individuals can present with sunburns and rashes on the exposed body parts. GI disturbance Patients taking Glynase can frequently present with gastrointestinal disturbances, such as, nausea and vomiting. Hematological disturbances Patients taking Glynase [...]

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