The pain of a thinning and weak disc is typically aggravated by activity and relieved by rest and lying down, although there are exceptions. Too much rest and inactivity can aggravate degenerative disc disease by allowing edema or accumulation of tissue fluid around the thinning joint to develop.
Acarbose slows the digestion of carbohydrates in the body, which helps control blood sugar levels. Acarbose is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Acarbose is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other diabetes medications you take by mouth. Acarbose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Types of Insulin for People with Diabetes. 1  Rapid-acting: Usually taken before a meal to cover the blood glucose elevation from eating. 2  Short-acting: Usually taken about 30 minutes before a meal to cover the blood glucose elevation from eating. 3  Intermediate-acting: Covers the blood glucose elevations when rapid-acting insulins stop working.