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Glaucoma

Glaucoma can cause high pressure within the eye, damage to the optic nerve, and loss of side vision. This eMedTV channel offers articles on the types, causes, and treatment of glaucoma -- as well as some driving safety tips for people with glaucoma.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that feature high pressure in the eye and other problems. This eMedTV selection offers an in-depth look at this topic, including possible symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and more.

Gleason Score

As this eMedTV article explains, a Gleason score of 2 to 10 is used to grade whether a prostate tumor is likely to be slow-growing or to metastasize (spread). This Web page explains the process by which this score is determined.

Glimepiride

Glimepiride is a prescription medicine used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how glimepiride works by increasing insulin production and also highlights dosing guidelines and potential side effects.

Glipizide

Glipizide is a prescription medicine that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works to help the pancreas produce more insulin, outlines potential side effects, and more.

Glipizide and Metformin

Glipizide and metformin is a prescription medicine that lowers blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works to control blood sugar, lists possible side effects, and offers dosing information.

Glucomannan

Glucomannan is an herbal supplement that can help treat several conditions (such as constipation). This eMedTV article describes these conditions in more detail and provides information on the effectiveness and safety of glucomannan.

Glucophage

Glucophage is a prescription medication that is used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Glucophage works, lists its potential side effects, and offers some tips on when and how to take it.

Glucophage XR

Glucophage XR is a drug that is licensed to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV segment explains how this medication works and includes detailed information on its benefits, dosages, and potential side effects.

Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a supplement used for treating various conditions, but is especially useful for arthritis. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of glucosamine, explores its effectiveness, and explains what side effects may occur with the product.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin is a dietary supplement commonly used for treating arthritis. This eMedTV Web page explains how it works, offers dosing information for the product, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Glucosamine Hydrochloride

Glucosamine hydrochloride is a dietary supplement most often used to treat arthritis. This eMedTV article describes the various effects of glucosamine hydrochloride, explains whether it is effective, and lists potential side effects of the supplement.

Glucosamine Sulfate

Glucosamine sulfate is a supplement most often used to treat arthritis. This eMedTV Web page explains how glucosamine sulfate works, explores the safety and effectiveness of the supplement, and lists potential side effects of the product.

Glucotrol

Glucotrol is a prescription drug approved to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.

Glucovance

Glucovance is a prescription medicine that is used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, outlines some potential side effects, and provides some tips for taking the medication.

Glumetza

Glumetza is a medication approved to help manage type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes in detail how the drug works and offers a general overview of its effects, potential side effects, dosing information, and more.

Glutamine

Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that is sometimes used in dietary supplements. This eMedTV segment covers some of the possible benefits of glutamine, discusses its effectiveness, and explores the safety of supplementation.

Glutathione

Glutathione, a substance made naturally by the human body, has several important functions. This eMedTV Web article provides a detailed overview of glutathione, including information on its benefits, effectiveness, and safety precautions.

Gluten

People who have a sensitivity to gluten may need to avoid sources of it in their diet. This eMedTV page offers detailed information for those following a gluten-free diet, including how to identify hidden sources of gluten and foods to eat instead.

Glyburide

Glyburide is a prescription drug that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how it helps increase the production of insulin in the pancreas, outlines potential side effects, and more.

Glyburide and Metformin

Glyburide and metformin is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource covers how glyburide and metformin works and when and how to take it, as well as the drug's side effects and dosing guidelines.

Glycine

Glycine is a nonessential amino acid that may be useful for conditions such as schizophrenia and strokes. This eMedTV page provides a detailed overview of glycine, including information on its safety and effectiveness, possible side effects, and more.