Question 1

What is the best time to take Glide Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Take Glide Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Glide Tablet works best at controlling post meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So, if you are supposed to take it once daily, take it in the morning before breakfast with a glass of water.

Question 2

Is Glide Tablet the same as metformin?

Accepted Answer

No, Glide Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce the sugar levels are different. While Glide Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.

Question 3

Is Glide Tablet bad for kidneys?

Accepted Answer

No, Glide Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problem should be informed to the doctor, so that the use of Glide Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Glide Tablet can be given or not because it is principally excreted by the kidney. If you have kidney problems you will be started at a lower dose.

Question 4

Does Glide Tablet make you sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Glide Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.

Question 5

Does Glide Tablet cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Glide Tablet can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.

Question 6

Is Glide Tablet a Thiazolidinedione?

Accepted Answer

No, Glide Tablet is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.

Question 7

Who should not take Glide Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Glide Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), or are due to have surgery. Along with that, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should also avoid taking Glide Tablet.

Question 8

What can happen if I take more than the recommended dose of Glide Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Overdose of Glide Tablet may significantly decrease your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). If you have taken an excess dose then you should instantly consume enough sugar (e.g., a small bar of sugar cubes, sweet juice or sweetened tea) and inform a doctor immediately. Severe cases of hypoglycemia accompanied by loss of consciousness and coma are cases of medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.

Question 9

Can I skip Glide Tablet for a few days?

Accepted Answer

No, Glide Tablet should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If, you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.

Question 10

What is the best time to take Glide 1mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Take Glide 1mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Glide 1mg Tablet works best at controlling post meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So, if you are supposed to take it once daily, take it in the morning before breakfast with a glass of water.

Question 11

Is Glide 1mg Tablet the same as metformin?

Accepted Answer

No, Glide 1mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce the sugar levels are different. While Glide 1mg Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.

Question 12

Is Glide 1mg Tablet bad for kidneys?

Accepted Answer

No, Glide 1mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problem should be informed to the doctor, so that the use of Glide 1mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Glide 1mg Tablet can be given or not because it is principally excreted by the kidney. If you have kidney problems you will be started at a lower dose.

Question 13

Does Glide 1mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Glide 1mg Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.

Question 14

Does Glide 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Glide 1mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.

Question 15

Is Glide 1mg Tablet a Thiazolidinedione?

Accepted Answer

No, Glide 1mg Tablet is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.

Question 16

Who should not take Glide 1mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Glide 1mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), or are due to have surgery. Along with that, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should also avoid taking Glide 1mg Tablet.

Question 17

What can happen if I take more than the recommended dose of Glide 1mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Overdose of Glide 1mg Tablet may significantly decrease your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). If you have taken an excess dose then you should instantly consume enough sugar (e.g., a small bar of sugar cubes, sweet juice or sweetened tea) and inform a doctor immediately. Severe cases of hypoglycemia accompanied by loss of consciousness and coma are cases of medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.

Question 18

Can I skip Glide 1mg Tablet for a few days?

Accepted Answer

No, Glide 1mg Tablet should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If, you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.

Question 19

What is the use of Glide Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Glide Tablet is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Question 20

What is the composition of Glide Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Glide Tablet contains glipizide, an anti-diabetic medicine.

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