Your doctor may prescribe one or more medicines along with your plan to eat healthy and stay active. Several kinds of medicines may help control blood sugar. Most people take pills while others take insulin. Your doctor will tell you which kind of medicine you need and why.
Most people with type 2 diabetes take a combination of medicines. Over time, as your body changes, your doctor may make some changes to help control your blood sugar. He or she may:
- Change your dose.
- Add a new medicine.
- Switch pills.
- Include insulin.
There are several types of pills to treat type 2 diabetes. Each type of pill helps lower blood sugar in a different way. Some pills that lower blood sugar work well together. There are some that combine two different medicines into one pill. This can make it easier to take them.
Remember, Medicine is just part of your Treatment Plan. You also need to eat healthy, get regular physical activity, and check your blood sugar.
Keep in mind
While you’re taking diabetes pills, check with your doctor before you start any new medicine—even an over-the-counter one.
A number of herbs, minerals, supplements, and alternative medicines have been promoted as remedies for type 2 diabetes. Always consult with your doctor before using any alternative treatment. Like any medication, some herbs, minerals, and other supplements can interact with drugs or foods and cause side effects. Just because something is natural does not mean that it is safe.
Remember, medicine is only part of your Action Plan. You must also eat right and get regular physical activity.
Also of Interest
Learn how to handle the ups and downs of blood sugar.
Learn about the problems you can prevent by taking care of yourself.
