Instructed in new medication Starlix to manage diabetes. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as dizziness, diarrhea, hypoglycemia, back pain, arthropathy, upper respiratory tractinfection, bronchitis, coughing, flu symptoms and accidental trauma. Instructed to take drug 1 to 30 minutes before a meal. Notify MD for persistent hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.