Colesevelam

Colesevelam (Welchol) is an expensive drug used to lower in patients who are at risk of heart disease. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Welchol. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Welchol is around $628.78, 16% off the average retail price of $750.21. Compare bile acid sequestrants.

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Type 2 Diabetes: Oral Medication Basics

Roni Shye - December 31, 2013

In a non-diabetic person, insulin is released from the pancreas with each meal and it helps the body either use or store the glucose it gets from the food. Patients who have type I diabetes don’t produce insulin, and must inject themselves with insulin to mimic the body’s natural process.

Type II diabetics, on the other hand, still produce insulin but their bodies do not use it properly. Type II diabetics can be treated with oral medications, insulin, other injectables, or a combination of different medications. See More

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