Clinicians should discuss risks of delayed gastric emptying, blood glucose swings, and how discontinuing or remaining on the drug may affect those risks
According to Horn and colleagues and Milushewa and colleagues, factors such as initial A1C level, adherence to medication, and other underlying health conditions can influence actual A1C reduction
[6,22-25] However, there are at least a couple of studies where berberine decreased insulin secretion
They dissolve in the digestive system like standard tablets and work well for those who prefer straightforward supplementation
If we are eating lots of plant-based foods in their most whole and unprocessed forms, we are filling our stomachs with items that are not only fiber and nutrient rich - but also calorie poor
With many options available, its crucial to understand how these drugs differ in their effectiveness, dosing schedules, and side effect profiles