As a person with diabetes, does it sometimes feel like you're not getting anywhere? You may be working hard to eat well, be active, and take the insulin you need. But you may find yourself saying:
- "My blood sugar is too high, especially after meals."
- "I feel hungry even after I eat."
- "My A1C is not where I want it to be."
- "My weight keeps going up."
- "My mealtime insulin doses keep going up, and so do my blood sugar levels."
You may wonder,
"What else can I do?"
Fortunately, there may be something else you can do. Adding SYMLIN to your daily routine may be what your body needs to keep your blood sugar levels balanced.
SYMLIN is an injectable medicine used to control blood sugar after meals in adults with type 2 and type 1 diabetes who take mealtime insulin. SYMLIN is an important tool for people with diabetes because it helps keep your blood sugar from going too high after meals, smooth out blood sugar levels throughout the day, and improve your A1C. With SYMLIN, you will not need to take as much insulin. SYMLIN may also help you feel full sooner at meals, so you may eat less. This may help you lose weight.
Here, you will learn about SYMLIN — how it works and how it can help you have better blood sugar control. Remember, this web site does not take the place of the healthcare provider's advice. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns.
Important information about SYMLIN
SYMLIN is an injectable medicine for adults with type 2 or type 1 diabetes to control blood sugar. SYMLIN works with mealtime insulin to smooth out the peaks in your blood glucose (sugar) levels to give you more stable levels after meals.
- SYMLIN is used with insulin to lower blood sugar, especially high blood sugar that happens after meals.
- SYMLIN is given at mealtimes. The use of SYMLIN does not replace your daily insulin but may lower the amount of insulin you need, especially before meals.
- Even when SYMLIN is carefully added to your mealtime insulin therapy, your blood sugar may drop too low, especially if you have type 1 diabetes. If this low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) happens, it is seen within 3 hours after a SYMLIN injection. Severe low blood sugar makes it hard to think clearly, drive a car, use heavy machinery or do other risky activities where you could hurt yourself or others.
- SYMLIN should only be used by people with type 2 and type 1 diabetes who:
- already use their insulin as prescribed, but still need better blood sugar control.
- will follow their doctor's instructions exactly.
- will follow up with their doctor often.
- will test their blood sugar levels before and after every meal, and at bedtime.
- understand how to adjust SYMLIN and insulin doses.
Nausea is the most common side effect with SYMLIN. Mild nausea is more likely during the first weeks after starting SYMLIN and usually does not last long.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effects that bother you or that do not go away.
Please see the SYMLIN
Medication Guide and
Important Patient Safety Information, including information about the risk of severe low blood sugar.