Nateglinide

Type 2 Diabetes

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Nateglinide

What is Nateglinide

Nateglinide

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Nateglinide is a prescription medication used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It is a short-acting insulin secretagogue that helps to lower fasting and postprandial (after meal) blood sugar levels. Nateglinide should be taken with meals and missed doses should be skipped whenever a meal is missed. The medication can take up to a month to start showing effects, such as reducing fasting blood glucose, and may cause a slight increase in weight in people who have not taken other oral antidiabetic medications. Nateglinide may cause hypoglycemia, but this risk is thought to be lower than

Starlix

is the brand name

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Nateglinide Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Starlix

Nateglinide

2000

40

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Nateglinide, also called Starlix, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Type 2 Diabetes .

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 2 Diabetes

Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Effectiveness

How Nateglinide Affects Patients

Insulin is controlled by the electrical activity of cells in the pancreas. When glucose from the blood enters these cells, it is turned into ATP. When there is a lot of ATP, it makes the cell's electrical activity decrease. When there is little glucose, the cell's electrical activity increases. Nateglinide helps to increase insulin release by stopping the electrical activity from decreasing when there is a lot of glucose. This causes more insulin to be released into the body.

How Nateglinide works in the body

Nateglinide is a drug that works by helping your body's beta cells release insulin when you eat. It doesn't work if there is no glucose present, so it won't affect your insulin levels between meals or overnight. It is most effective in reducing blood glucose levels after a meal, but it can take up to a month to see decreases in fasting blood glucose. Nateglinide is only effective at intermediate glucose levels (3-10 mmol/L) and won't work if your glucose levels are too high (over 15 mmol/L). It is also selective for pancreatic beta cells and does not affect other parts of

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Nateglinide is contingent upon the diagnosed malady. The amount of dosage can be found in the table shown below, depending on the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet, film coated - Oral or Tablet).

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Type 2 Diabetes

, 60.0 mg, 120.0 mg, 180.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral

Warnings

Nateglinide has two limitations. Using it is not recommended for the conditions enumerated in the following table.

Nateglinide Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Do Not Combine

Type 1 Diabetes

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Nateglinide.

Common Nateglinide Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amitriptyline

Major

The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Nateglinide.

Amoxapine

Major

The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Nateglinide.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Nateglinide.

Axitinib

Major

The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Nateglinide.

Cabazitaxel

Major

The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Nateglinide.

Nateglinide Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking too much of this medication can lead to low blood sugar levels, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, sweating, and hunger.

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Nateglinide Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Nateglinide?

162 active studies are currently investigating the efficacy of Nateglinide in managing Type 2 Diabetes.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Type 2 Diabetes

167 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Nateglinide Reviews: What are patients saying about Nateglinide?

5

Patient Review

8/19/2011

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I had to stop taking this in 2004 because it caused my blood sugar levels to drop too low. However, it's the only oral diabetic drug that I can take without having bad reactions (I'm part of the 1%). So far, since starting back on it in March, I haven't had any problems.

5

Patient Review

11/4/2009

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

4

Patient Review

9/10/2012

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I switched to this pill from Actos at my doctor's suggestion, and I'm really happy with it. My readings are better than they were on Actos, and it's cheaper too!

3.7

Patient Review

3/23/2012

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I unfortunately had to discontinue this medication after only thirteen days due to the extreme constipation it caused me. I was taking laxatives two times a day just to be able to go!

3.3

Patient Review

2/21/2013

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been taking it for about 6 months and it tends to bring my blood sugar down too much. I also take metoformin with it. I have to watch my sugar every 2 hours to be sure I havent dropped too low after a meal.

3.3

Patient Review

9/29/2009

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

3

Patient Review

12/15/2009

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I'm still seeing high glucose readings after meals, even though I take Janumet twice daily and try to eat a low-glycemic diet.

2.3

Patient Review

1/8/2012

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This item did not lower my readings as anticipated. My readings remained constantly above 250.

1.7

Patient Review

5/30/2011

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Despite taking this medication and following a healthy diet, my post-meal blood sugar levels are still too high.

1.3

Patient Review

3/27/2010

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This drug has been working well for me. I take Starlix (Nateglinide), Januvia, and Metformin.

1.3

Patient Review

3/31/2011

Nateglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

The taste of this drug is really bad and lingers for a while.
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Patient Q&A Section about nateglinide

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

When should nateglinide be given?

"It is important to take nateglinide exactly as your doctor tells you to. The usual dose is one tablet three times daily, before your main meals (usually breakfast, lunch and dinner), taken either immediately before or up to 30 minutes before a meal."

Answered by AI

What class is nateglinide?

"Nateglinide is a meglitinide, a class of drug that helps the body regulate the amount of glucose in the blood. It does this by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin, decreasing the amount of glucose in the blood."

Answered by AI

Is nateglinide the same as metformin?

"The study showed that nateglinide and metformin monotherapy can both improve glycemic control, although they do so in different ways. Nateglinide decreases the fluctuations in blood sugar levels that occur after meals, while metformin primarily affects fasting blood sugar levels."

Answered by AI

What is the medication nateglinide used for?

"Nateglinide is used to help control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, when combined with diet and exercise. It works by causing your pancreas to release more insulin into the blood stream. Patients who have insulin-dependent or type 1 diabetes will not see any benefits from this medicine."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Nateglinide

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Fish Oil for Type 2 Diabetes

40 - 70
All Sexes
Montreal, Canada

The purpose of this clinical trial is to find out whether one type of fish oil works better than another at improving metabolic health in people who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Some metabolic problems-such as difficulty controlling blood sugar, unhealthy particles that transport cholesterol in the blood, and poor fat tissue function-can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. This study aims to determine whether different types of fish oil can: 1. Improve how well the body produces insulin and responds to it, 2. Improve the quality of the particles that carry "bad" cholesterol in the blood, and 3) Improve the health and function of participants' fat tissue. To answer these questions, researchers will compare the effects of two types of fish oil: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These will be compared with corn oil, which is used as a placebo and does not contain EPA or DHA. When included in this study, participants will: A) Take softgel capsules containing EPA, DHA, or placebo (corn oil) every day for 12 weeks, B) Keep a daily log to record when they take their study softgels, and C) Visit the research unit six times, including one and a half days before and after the intervention, to complete specialized metabolic tests that are mostly only available in research settings.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM)

May Faraj, P.Dt., Ph.D.

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Cold Exposure for Type 2 Diabetes

40 - 75
All Sexes
Sherbrooke, Canada

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a widespread health condition characterized by impaired ability of the body to maintain glucose homeostasis. This impairment often leads to secondary complications, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and poor quality of life. While exercise and healthy eating are effective strategies in managing and preventing T2DM, data shows that long-term adherence to these methods are poor - especially among elderly, individuals with obesity and/or with physical limitations. This clinical study explores cold exposure with shivering as a novel strategy to improve blood sugar control and heart health. In earlier research, spending time in mildly cold environments (around 15-17°C) for a few hours a day improved insulin sensitivity of T2DM patients. Interestingly, these benefits only occurred when the cold caused mild shivering. In a recent 10-day cold acclimation study with overt shivering for minimally 1 hour/day, we observed improved glucose tolerance in participants with overweight/obesity, as well as improved fasting lipid profiles. These results indicate that when accompanied with sufficient level of muscle activation, repeated exposure to cold can beneficially affect both glucose and lipid levels - both of which are impaired in people with T2DM. In this study, we hypothesise that a 10-day cold acclimation with shivering will improve the (peripheral) insulin sensitivity of patients with T2DM, accompanied by enhanced skeletal muscle FA uptake and oxidation as assessed via the 11C palmitate uptake.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Centre de recherche du CHUS

Denis P. Blondin, PhD

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Rapid Treatment Approach for Chronic Kidney Disease

18 - 84
All Sexes
Temple, TX

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if starting four kidney disease medicines quickly and together (a rapid treatment approach) is safe and works well in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is it safe to start these medicines over a short period of time? * How often do kidney function changes or high potassium levels occur? * Does this approach lower protein in the urine (a sign of kidney damage)? * How many participants are able to stay on all four medicines over 6 months? Researchers will compare this approach to usual care, where medicines are started one at a time over several months. Participants will: Be assigned by chance to either this approach or usual care Start up to four approved kidney medicines over about 8 weeks (rapid treatment approach) or follow standard care Have regular clinic visits and lab tests to check kidney function and potassium levels Be followed for about 6 months

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center- Temple

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HP-211 for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
Canoga Park, CA

Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone made by cells in the pancreas. After a meal, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose which is absorbed from the intestine into the blood leading to a rise in glucose (blood sugar) which triggers the secretion of insulin. Insulin binds to cells in several tissues including liver, muscle, and fat, triggering cells to take up glucose and bring the blood glucose level back to normal. A high blood sugar level is known as diabetes. The most common form of diabetes, type 2 diabetes, is caused by insulin resistance; that is, a reduced ability of insulin to stimulate glucose uptake into cells. The body compensates for insulin resistance by making more insulin; type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas can no longer make enough insulin to control blood glucose. The high blood glucose and insulin levels lead to long-term complications such as heart attacks, kidney failure, reduced sensation and poor circulation in the feet and legs. High insulin levels also increase the incidence of cancers, stroke, and dementia. Reducing blood glucose levels with oral medications and insulin reduces risk of diabetic complications. There are several types of oral medications available for treating diabetes; however, they do not always control blood glucose adequately. In addition, these drugs have complications and are not used to treat insulin resistance and prediabetes - a condition when blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Prediabetes often progresses to diabetes over a period of months or years. Effective and safe treatments for insulin resistance may prevent the onset of diabetes or even reverse diabetes if diagnosed in its early stages before substantial damage to the pancreas has occurred. HP-211 is a botanical extract whose active ingredients are derived from herbs and vegetables present in normal diets. HP-211 has been shown in laboratory studies in cell culture, in animal studies, and in a previous Phase 1 study to enhance the ability of insulin to stimulate glucose uptake into cells. Thus, HP-211 may reduce the blood glucose and circulating insulin levels of subjects with type 2 diabetes after a meal. HP-211 may also reduce glucose and insulin responses to a greater extent in insulin-resistant as compared to insulin-sensitive subjects. Subjects will take 0, 1, 2 or 3 tablets of HP-211 in the morning and evening for 90 days. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c, or "A1c"), a measure of the average amount of glucose present in the blood, will be measured during the trial period.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Alliance Clinical Canoga Park (Hope Clinical Research) (+24 Sites)

Housey Healthcare ULC

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Semaglutide + Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes

65+
All Sexes
London, Canada

Type 2 diabetes and low levels of physical activity are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Improving blood sugar control and engaging in regular exercise may help support brain health and physical function in this population. The MOTIVATE study is a randomized clinical trial designed to examine the effects of supervised exercise and diabetes treatment with semaglutide, alone or in combination, on cognitive function, physical health, and brain-related outcomes in older adults with Type 2 diabetes. Participants will be assigned to one of four study groups involving exercise training, control exercise, semaglutide treatment, or standard diabetes care. Participants will complete supervised exercise sessions three times per week for 32 weeks, with some participants also receiving weekly semaglutide injections for 16 weeks. Assessments will include cognitive testing, physical and functional measures, blood-based metabolic markers, and brain imaging. This study aims to improve understanding of how exercise and diabetes treatments may support brain health in older adults with Type 2 diabetes.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Western University

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Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes

65+
All Sexes
Urbana, IL

In this randomized controlled trial, 30 older adults (aged\> 65 years; 15 with T2D, 15 controls) will participate in a 12-week progressive exercise training program. They will undergo pre- and post-testing that includes body composition measures; oral glucose tolerance testing; cardiovascular fitness and muscle performance testing; dietary protein efficiency assessed using the indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) method; and a gut microbiota trial. The dietary protein efficiency trial will include repeated ingestion of crystallized amino acids (drink) containing stable isotopes, urine samples, and breath samples. The gut microbiome trial will consist of a single ingestion of a Mediterranean-based modeled meal enriched with 13C-phenylalanine (in the drink) and repeated blood draws. Participants will also be asked to give a fecal sample after the gut microbiome trial.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Freer Hall - University of Illinois

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