The health care provider prescribes glyburide (Micronase,DiaBeta,Glynase)for a patient,age 57,when diet and exercise have not been able to control type 2 diabetes.What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about this medication?

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Glyburide is a sulfonylurea, which works by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin and increasing the sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin, rather than substituting for insulin or primarily affecting glucagon release.

The Health Care Provider Prescribes Glyburide (Micronase,DiaBeta,Glynase)for a Patient,age 57,when