Medication
Diabetes
medication lowers blood glucose levels, and there are a quite few different
types. Which work in different ways. People with Type 2 diabetes may need
medication including insulin. Remember diabetes medication cannot cure
diabetes, and most people will have to take it for the rest of their lives.
Which type
of medication you require will depend on your own individual needs and
situation, Your health care team should help you with what types of medication
are available and which one will suit you best.
Whichever medication you are
prescribed, it will only work and help control your diabetes if you take it
properly and regularly. Make sure that your doctor or pharmacist explains how
much medication to take and when to take it – for example should you take it
with food before food or after food.
You may find
that, despite keeping to a healthy diet, physical activity and taking your
diabetes medication regularly, your diabetes control is not as good as it
should be. This is because Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition and, over
time, you may need more help to manage your blood glucose levels.
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