Avandia® Overview
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What is Avandia®?
Avandia®, or rosiglitazone, is a drug used by millions of Americans to treat diabetes. Avandia is specifically used to treat type II diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent, “age-onset” diabetes) by combating insulin resistance.Avandia was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. It is marketed as being different from other type II diabetes drugs, because instead of causing your body to make more insulin (a hormone your body uses to control blood sugar levels), Avandia is supposed to help your body regulate the insulin it already produces.
What is type II diabetes?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, type II diabetes affects over 15 million Americans and makes up 90 to 95% of all diabetes cases. Often called a “silent killer” because of its tendency to go undetected until one or more of its adverse effects surfaces, type II diabetes is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels caused by the body’s low insulin production and/or its inability to use the insulin already produced (called insulin resistance).Type II diabetes can cause any number of complications if not well managed including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, and blindness.
Do not discontinue taking any medications without first consulting your physician. This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice and should not be viewed as such. For medical advice, you should always consult with your physician.
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