Nateglinide is used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It works by causing the pancreas to make more insulin after meals. The medication comes in tablet form, and can be taken up to half an hour before meals. Potential side effects of nateglinide include low blood sugar, dizziness, and flu-like symptoms; however, most people tolerate the drug quite well.
Nateglinide (
Starlix®) is a prescription medication that is used to treat
type 2 diabetes (also known as non-insulin-dependent
diabetes or adult-onset diabetes).
Nateglinide is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
How Does Nateglinide Work?
Nateglinide is part of a group of diabetes medications called meglitinides. These drugs help the
pancreas make more insulin, which helps to lower blood sugar. Another type of
diabetes medication, called sulfonylureas
(see Starlix Alternatives), also helps the pancreas make more insulin. However, unlike sulfonylureas, nateglinide is short-acting and is used to lower blood sugar levels after meals.
Several studies have looked at the effects of nateglinide, particularly with regards to hemoglobin A1c and fasting blood sugar.
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