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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like acarbose help control post-meal blood sugar but often cause gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Learn why this happens and how to manage it without quitting the medication.

Learn the exact sick day rules for diabetes medications to prevent DKA and AKI. Stop or adjust metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, and blood pressure drugs when ill. Test glucose and ketones, hydrate properly, and know when to seek help.

Market exclusivity extensions let pharmaceutical companies block generic drugs long after patents expire. Learn how the FDA and EU use orphan, pediatric, and new indication exclusivity to extend monopolies - and why it costs billions.