Insulin Glargine + Lixisenatide

Uses

Insulin Glargine and Lixisenatide are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How it Works

How Insulin Glargine and Lixisenatide Work Insulin glargine and lixisenatide is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Insulin glargine replaces the insulin that is typically produced by the body and helps transport sugar from the blood into other tissues, where it is utilized for energy. It also inhibits the liver from producing additional sugar. Lixisenatide stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin when blood sugar levels are elevated. Insulin aids in moving sugar from the blood into other tissues for energy use. Additionally, lixisenatide slows gastric emptying and reduces appetite.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Insulin Glargine and Lixisenatide include hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), nausea, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache.

Expert Advice

Keep a quick-acting sugar source readily available to treat low blood sugar.
If you experience symptoms of high blood sugar, check your blood sugar level and consult your doctor.
Avoid taking other medications unless they have been discussed with your doctor.