Role of Incretins in Regulating Blood Sugars

Patient/caregiver was educated on role of incretins in regulating blood sugars as follows: Post-meal rise in the blood glucose levels act as stimulus for the release of a natural hormone from the intestines, called Incretin. Incretin in turn stimulates secretion of insulin from the pancreas. Insulin helps with shifting the glucose from the blood into the cells of body tissues. This helps with lowering and regulating the blood glucose levels. Progressively as the blood sugar decreases, the [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Starlix-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed while taking Starlix as follows: Starlix is metabolized in the liver and mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with compromised liver and/or renal disease cannot metabolize and/or excrete starlix and metabolites normally. This results in the medication staying in circulation for longer time than normal and can be toxic. Individuals with history of compromised liver or kidney functions must discuss with their physician regarding safety with starlix [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Starlix-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed while taking Starlix as follows: Starlix carries the risk of inducing seizures in some individuals. This is a rare and serious side effect secondary to use of Starlix. Individuals with history of seizures must inform their physician about it and discuss regarding their safety with starlix intake. Report to your doctor for further recommendations in the event of presentation with seizures following starlix intake. Observe compliance with [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Starlix-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed while taking Starlix as follows: 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 starlix without consulting your physician. Discuss with your physician or nutritionist regarding your recommended diet plan and calorie intake limitations, if any. Observe compliance with any recommendations made, to help the blood sugar [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Starlix-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed while taking Starlix as follows: Starlix is absorbed quickly, completes the action, and gets eliminated quickly. Starlix starts acting in about 30 minutes, peaks in action in about an hour, and ceases to act by 4 hours after intake of the medication. Since it is very quick to act, starlix is to be taken no earlier than 30 minutes before the mealtime. Taking starlix as scheduled can [...]