Glipizide
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Drug Name: Glipizide
Nutritional Considerations
Diabetes may be affected by many nutritional deficiencies, and use of diabetic medications may increase the body’s nutritional needs. Glipizide may cause an additional depletion of nutrients, especially vitamin B-12. It may be important to supplement the diet with a multivitamin containing this nutrient.
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- Rieder HP, Berger W, and Fridrich R: Vitamin status in diabetic neuropathy, Z Ernahrungswiss, 1980, 19 (1):1-13.
- Carpentier JL, Bury J, Luyckx A, et al: Vitamin B12 and folic acid serum levels in diabetics under various therapeutic regimens, Diabete Metab, 1976, 2(4):187-90.
Glipizide may also deplete co-enzyme Q10 with long term use of the drug. Discuss supplementation with a pharmacist or physician before initiating supplement use because Co-Q10 may also reduce blood sugar levels. Monitor sugar levels.
- Kishi T, Kishi H, Watanabe T, et al: Bioenergetics in clinical medicine - studies on coenzyme Q and diabetes mellitus, J Med, 1976, 7(3-4):307-21.
High doses of the vitamin niacin may increase blood glucose levels, and excessive use of this nutrient should be avoided.
- Balch JF, Balch PA: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 1997, p. 231.
- Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
- Schwartz ML. Severe reversible hyperglycemia as a consequence of niacin therapy. Arch Intern Med. 1993 Sep 13;153(17):2050-2.
Alcohol use should be limited, as it can interfere with diabetes management.
- Graedon J, Graedon T: The People’s Guide to Deadly Drug Interactions, 1995, p. 284.
- Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
- Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
Use magnesium and vitamin E supplements with caution with glipizide because the supplements may increase the drugs' effects.
- Paolisso G, D'Amore A, Giugliano D, et al. Pharmacologic doses of vitamin E improve insulin action in healthy subjects and non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients. Am J Clin Nutr 57:650-656, 1993.
- McBain AM, Brown IR, Menzies DG, Campbell IW. Effects of improved glycaemic control on calcium and magnesium homeostasis in type II diabetes. J Clin Pathol 1988;41:933-35.
- Kivisto KT, Neuvonen PJ. Enhancement of absorption and effect of glipizide by magnesium hydroxide. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1991;49:39-43.
Avoid L-carnitine and chromium with glipizide due to possible additive hypoglycemic effects.
- Mingrone G. L-carnitine improves glucose disposal in type 2 diabetic patients. J Am Col Nutr 18: 77-82, 1999.
- Anderson RA. Nutritional factors influencing the glucose/insulin system: chromium. J Am Coll Nutr. 1997 Oct;16(5):404-10.
Potatoes can interfere with blood sugar levels and glipizide dosage may require adjustment.
- Gannon MC, et al. Diabetes Care 1993;16:874.
- The Review of Natural Products, Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
Herbal Considerations
The following herbs may lower blood sugar levels: Alfalfa, Aloe vera, Bilberry, Burdock, Bitter Melon, Celery, Cornsilk, Eucalyptus, Fenugreek, Garlic, Gymnema, Panax Ginseng, Marshmallow, Myrrh, Nettle, Onions, Sage and Tansy.
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
- Manickam M, Ramanathan M, Jahromi MA, et al. Antihyperglycemic activity of phenolics from Pterocarpus marsupium. J Nat Prod 60: 609-610, 1997.
- Bunyapraphatsara N, Yongchaiyudha S, Rungpitarangsi V, et al. Antidiabetic activity of Aloe vera L. juice II. Clinical trial in diabetes mellitus patients in combination with glibenclamide. Phytomedicine. 1996;3:245-248.
- Welihinda J, et al. Effect of Momordica charantia on the glucose tolerance in maturity onset diabetes. J Ethnopharmacol 17: 277-282, 1986.
- Neef H, et al. Inhibitory effects of Galega officinalis on glucose transport across monolayers of human intestinal epithelial cells (Caco-2). Pharm Pharmacol Lett 1996;6(2):86-89.
Due to the known interaction between salicylates and this medication, it would be advisable to avoid herbs with salicylate properties with this drug: meadowsweet, poplar and white willow.
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
- The Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
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