New sugar-control drugs hide "multiple side effects"! Taiwan Food and Drug Administration: Diabetic patients beware of "acute pancreatitis"
New sugar-control drugs hide “7 side effects”? GLP-1 may cause “acute pancreatitis”
Diabetes drugs have developed rapidly in recent years, with new generations of hypoglycemic drugs such as “sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors)” and “glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists” (GLP-1 receptor agonists). “, in addition to being less prone to the side effects of hypoglycemia, it also provides additional cardiovascular protection and weight loss effects. However, the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Food and Drug Administration stated that although the new generation of hypoglycemic drugs have relatively low side effects, there have been reports of drug-induced acute pancreatitis suspected to be caused by GLP-1 receptor agonists in recent years. The relief application reminds the public not to ignore the risks of medication.
Taiwan Food and Drug Administration pointed out that although the use of SGLT2 inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists can achieve the effects of lowering blood sugar and controlling weight, SGLT2 inhibitors may increase genital and urinary tract infections, fractures, and ketoacidosis. risks of. If symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, drowsiness or coma occur, you should seek medical examination as soon as possible.
GLP-1 receptor agonists may be associated with gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other side effects. Antidiabetic drugs such as GLP-1 receptor agonists should be contraindicated in patients with familial medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome. In addition, if you have pancreatitis and other related symptoms while taking such drugs, you should seek medical examination as soon as possible.
You can’t control sugar by relying on drugs alone! Taiwan Health Promotion Administration urges: “2 values” must be recorded every day
Controlling blood sugar requires a multi-pronged approach, not just relying on drugs, but also requires regular diet and exercise, as well as weight control. Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Health Promotion Administration pointed out that in order to establish a lifestyle attitude to prevent diabetes, priority should be given to improving unhealthy lifestyles. It called on patients to monitor blood sugar regularly, measure their waist circumference and weigh themselves every day, and reduce oil and salt. , the “Three Less and One High” dietary principles of low sugar and high fiber, and physical activity of 30 minutes a day and 150 minutes a week can reverse the symptoms of pre-diabetes and block the chance of diabetes.
The Taiwan Health Promotion Administration also calls on people over the age of 40 to make good use of the adult preventive health care services provided by the Taiwan Health Promotion Administration, regularly understand their fasting blood sugar levels, and control their blood sugar well to avoid diabetes from coming to their doorstep. In addition, waist circumference and weight must also be controlled within a certain range: adult male waist circumference should be kept below 90 cm, and female waist circumference should be kept below 80 cm, and a healthy weight should be maintained. Once you find that your waist circumference or weight has increased, you should self-examine your recent past. Dietary status and physical activity level and be adjusted accordingly.
Finally, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration calls on all drugs to have their own risks. SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists are both prescribed by doctors. You should consult a medical professional before use to understand the risks and benefits of medication and take the initiative. The only way to ensure safe medication is to inform the doctor of all the drugs you are currently taking, drug allergies, and medical history, follow the doctor’s instructions and take the drugs on time, and abide by the following “5 major medication principles”:
Use legal drugs correctly and safely.
All drugs have their own risks, and you should fully communicate with your doctor before use.
If drug allergies or adverse reactions occur, seek medical attention immediately.
Pay attention to body reactions during medication.
Drug injury relief is guaranteed and must be obtained through legal channels. You are not allowed to purchase drugs privately or combine drugs on your own in order to achieve quick results.
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