Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using meglitinides 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, if the blood [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using meglitinides as follows: Maintain compliance with any exercise schedule prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. 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 [...]

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. [...]