Miglitol (Systemic)
Brand Names : Glyset
CategoryDescriptionMiglitol (MIG-le-tall)is used to treat
high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes mellitus or
sugar diabetes called type 2 diabetes. Normally, after you eat, your pancreas
releases insulin to help your body store excess sugar for later use. This
process occurs during normal digestion of food. In type 2 diabetes, your body
does not work properly to store the excess sugar and the sugar remains in
your bloodstream. Having high blood sugar can lead to serious health problems
in the future. Proper diet is the first step in managing type 2 diabetes but
often medicines are needed to help your body. Miglitol is a medicine that
slows the digestion of sugars so your body has time to store extra sugar.
Sometimes another medicine called sulfonylurea can be used in combination
with miglitol to help your body store more sugar.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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