How to Take Starlix
Mealtime Dosing Gives You Control
Starlix is most effective when taken one to 30 minutes before each main meal. Mealtime dosing not only helps you remember your medication, but hopefully reminds you to eat a healthy, balanced diet as well.
Taking Starlix is as easy as 1-2-3:
- Take Starlix immediately before each main meal.
- Take Starlix with a glass of water.
- Do not take Starlix if you don't eat a meal.
Eating healthy and exercising
Taking Starlix with a meal doesn't mean you can eat anything you want, or avoid exercising. Eating healthy, balanced meals and exercising regularly are always important in controlling type 2 diabetes.
You should eat a wide variety of foods from all food groups — including carbohydrates, protein and fat — to get the nutrients you need. How much you eat depends on your health goals, caloric and nutritional needs, activity level and diabetes medication.
For more information on counting calories and developing a meal plan that's right for you, talk to your doctor or dietitian.
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