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Type 1 Diabetes - Home Treatment
People who have type 1 diabetes need to work closely with their doctors to find the right balance of diet, insulin, and exercise to keep their blood sugar levels within a target range. That combination will vary over time, especially for children.
Daily treatment for diabetes includes:
- Taking multiple insulin injections or using an insulin pump.
- Eating a healthful diet that spreads carbohydrate throughout the day.
- Getting physical activity.
- Checking blood sugar levels several times a day and, when necessary, during the night.
Other steps to take
People with type 1 diabetes also need to:
- Wear
medical identification
at all times so that, in case of emergency, health
professionals can see that they have diabetes. - Treat high and low blood sugar levels quickly to prevent an emergency.
- Take extra care of their feet, gums, and teeth to prevent problems that may develop because of high blood sugar.
- Know how to adjust their diet or insulin doses when they are sick or when they become pregnant.
- Have regular medical checkups to monitor the disease and adjust treatment as needed.
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Indication
Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCl 10 mg extended-release tablets) is an alpha1-blocker for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH.
Important Safety Information
Do not take UROXATRAL if you have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole, or HIV drugs like ritonavir.
UROXATRAL can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment. This may lead to fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do any dangerous activity until you know how UROXATRAL will affect you. This is especially important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure or take medicines to treat high blood pressure. There may be an increased risk of low blood pressure and fainting when taking UROXATRAL in combination with blood pressure medication or nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication.
If considering cataract surgery (clouding of the eyes), tell your eye surgeon that you are currently taking UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Also, tell your doctor if you or any family member(s) have or take medications for a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
BPH and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms. However, UROXATRAL is not a treatment for prostate cancer.
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, and tiredness.
Please see UROXATRAL full prescribing information.
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