VILBAY

Understanding Vilbay in  Managing Type 2 Diabetes

 
What is Vilbay?

VILBAY is Vildagliptin.

Vildagliptin is a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. These drugs help regulate blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of insulin produced by the body after meals and decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver.

How Does Vilbay Work?

When you eat, your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which enters the bloodstream and raises blood sugar levels. In people with type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or becomes resistant to its effects, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Vildagliptin works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme called DPP-4. By doing so, it increases the levels of incretin hormones in the body, such as GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide). These hormones stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin and reduce the amount of glucose produced by the liver, helping to lower blood sugar levels.

Benefits of Vildagliptin

• Helps lower blood sugar levels: Vildagliptin can help reduce elevated blood sugar levels, improving overall glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.
• Convenient dosing: Vildagliptin is typically taken orally, usually once or twice a day, making it easy to incorporate into daily routines.
• Weight-neutral: Unlike some other diabetes medications that may cause weight gain, vildagliptin is considered weight-neutral, meaning it's less likely to lead to weight changes.