Starlix
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Starlix is a diabetes drug that is designed to help the pancreas release insulin. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of sugar in your blood. Starlix is usually indicated to be taken before each major meal. It should be taken with a glass of water.
Starlix and The Pancreas
The pancreas is responsible for controlling the amount of sugar in the blood. The Pancreas controls the amount of sugar in the blood by releasing insulin after food consumption. With out insulin, the sugar can't leave your blood and enter your cells. In order to have energy, the sugar in the blood must be able to enter the cells.
Starlix and Type 2 Diabetes
People with Type 2 Diabetes usually do not make enough insulin to control their blood sugars. Starlix is used to control glucose spikes after meals. Starlix is designed to cause a release of a burst of insulin at the beginning of meals to help reduce the glucose spikes that usually follow a meal.
Starlix and Your Doctor
Starlix is a diabetes drug that can only be taken with a prescription from a medical professional. It is important to notify your doctor of all the mediations you are currently taking prior to starting any new drug therapy such as Starlix.
Your doctor may prescribe Starlix as a mono-therapy or in combination with other medications. Never take Starlix in combination with other medications without prior consent from your doctor.
Insurance Coverage for Starlix
Starlix is a diabetes medicine available only through a prescription from the doctor treating you for diabetes. As with all your diabetes supplies and medicines, your insurance plan will usually cover a certain portion of the overall cost. It is important to check with your insurance to determine in advance how much out of pocket expense your diabetes supplies and medicines will cost you. Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, have a co-payment that is usually around 20%. The co-pay of a drug will vary by plan and by drug.