Glipizide: Diabetes question.?!

It's a bit complicated, but I'll try to simplify it. Type two diabetics (at least in the early stages) make their own insulin, as you probably know. The problem is, our body's cells are resistant to the action of the insulin. In the scenario you cite, his body was already making insulin in an attempt to 'cover' the carbs he took in earlier. Since his body's cells are resistant to his insulin, the sugar level went up a little. As Cammie says, 141 isn't really that high. He should have taken a walk... it would have accomplished what he needed with no danger of going too low. This is but one reason I loathe the prescribing of sulfonylureas. So, enter the Glipizide that FORCES his ALREADY OVERWORKED islet cells on his pancreas to produce MORE insulin (unnaturally, btw) and his body reacts with hypoglycemia. Not a fun thing.

You can encourage him to learn the super beneficial effects of a high nutrient, low carb Calorie diet and daily exercise program that will increase his insulin sensitivity which will NATURALLY help his body's production of insulin work more effectively and keep his blood sugar in the normal range. If he's new to this, his chances of getting completely off the medication are excellent. Read the articles below to learn how healthy diet and exercise together can not only help regulate blood sugar (in type two diabetics especially), but actually lower their need for medicine. Possibly allowing them to go without it completely. I'm not just saying this either. I'm almost 60, was diagnosed diabetic some 8 or 9 years ago. Was on medication for several years. Was getting worse needing more medication. Finally, I stumbled upon Dr. Fuhrman's site and in a few short weeks, I was able to stop taking the medication altogether. That was over 3 years ago and I feel great.

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Glipizide is a sulfonylurea class of diabetes drugs. This class of glucose lowering by increasing insulin production. This can quickly reduce blood glucose levels. Glipizide is a second generation sulfonylurea which has a rapid onset. Glipizide start working lower blood sugar after 30 minutes. Peak effects of these drugs can be achieved after 2 to 3 hours.

You don't take this medication only when you have a slightly higher blood sugar.
You take it at certain times of the day.

141 is not so high in a diabetic that it needs treatment.If he wanted to lower his sugar 20 points or so, a brisk walk would have been a better idea.