Glimepiride Tablets: Mechanism of Action and Administration
Disease description:
My wife has high blood sugar, and her doctor recommended glimepiride tablets. Could you please explain the mechanism of action and dosing instructions for glimepiride tablets?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhao Lianli
Glimepiride tablets stimulate insulin secretion. This medication lowers blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of insulin secreted. In patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes, pancreatic beta-cell function is often only mildly impaired; therefore, glimepiride—which enhances insulin secretion—can effectively achieve glycemic control. While taking this medication, patients should also adhere to a low-sugar diet and engage in regular physical activity daily.
