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Glynase

Generic Name:glyburide

Other Brand Names: DiaBeta, Micronase

Revised:4/1/2000

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Overview

DiaBeta is used together with diet and exercise to control non-insulin-dependent, or Type II, diabetes.

This condition, formerly called "adult-onset" diabetes, seems to result when the body does not respond adequately to insulin made by the pancreas.

This pill seems to stimulate the pancreas to make more insulin and encourages greater sensitivity to insulin in the body.

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