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How RYBELSUS® works
RYBELSUS® is a new diabetes pill that works similar to a natural hormone GLP-1 and helps lower your blood sugar
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About type 2-diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when your body can not make enough insulin or doesn't use the insulin it produces properly, which leads to a high blood sugar. While some people can control their blood sugar levels with healthy eating and exercise, others may need medication to manage it.
A healthy diet and physical activity remain a big part of managing type 2 diabetes, no matter if you are taking medicine or not. It can help you keep your blood sugar levels under control and improve your overall health and well-being.
RYBELSUS® tips
Stay in charge, stay active
Staying active is a key part of managing diabetes.2-4
Regular activity can help:
- Prevent additional health problems.
- Keep your weight down.
- Naturally regulate blood sugar.
- Give you more energy.
Here are some activities that can help you reach your health goals:
Take the stairs
Mow the lawn
Stretch or practise yoga
Walk to places in town within a short distance
Eat to succeed
Healthy eating habits should be an important part of everyone’s life.
They are especially important for people with diabetes, since what you
eat plays a big part in managing your blood sugar levels.
Making healthy choices can help you:3
- Maintain your blood glucose level.
- Reach or remain at a healthy weight.
- Delay or prevent diabetes complications.
Keep in mind that it is important to eat a variety of foods. Think of choosing foods that are nourishing, tasty, and easy to fit into your lifestyle.2 Consider some options as:
Vegetables
Whole grains
Fish
Fruits
Poultry
Download the patient leaflet for more information about taking or using RYBELSUS®.
For questions about managing your diabetes and taking your daily RYBELSUS®, talk to your health care professional.
References
RYBELSUS® [summary of product characteristics]. Bagsværd, Denmark: Novo Nordisk A/S; REF- 53798; December 2021.
Piepoli MF, Hoes AW, Agewall S, et al. 2016 European Guidelines on
cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice. European Heart
Journal. 2016;37:2315–2381.
Davies MJ, D’Alessio DA, Fradkin J, et al. Management of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes, 2018. A Study of Diabetes (EASD). Diabetologia. 2018;61:2461–2498.
American Diabetes Association. Diabetes A to Z: What You Need to Know About Diabetes—Simply Put. 7th ed. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association; 2016.
