There are different types of noninsulin medicines for diabetes. Each works in a different way. But they all help you control your blood sugar. Some types help your body make insulin to lower your blood sugar. Others lower how much insulin your body needs. Some can slow how fast your body digests sugars. And some can remove extra glucose through your urine.
You may need to take more than one medicine for diabetes. Two or more medicines may work better to lower your blood sugar level than just one does.
There are different types of noninsulin medicines for diabetes. Each works in a different way. You may need to take more than one medicine. Examples include:
There are different types of noninsulin medicines for diabetes. Each type works in a different way to help you control your blood sugar. For example, some types of noninsulin medicines help your body make insulin to lower your blood sugar. Others lower how much insulin your body needs. Some types can slow how quickly your body digests sugars or can remove extra glucose through your urine.
Cautions for noninsulin medicines for diabetes include the following:
Noninsulin medicines for diabetes help you control blood sugar. You take oral medicines by mouth. Some noninsulin medicines are injected into the body with a needle. One of the noninsulin medicines, metformin, is sometimes used to treat prediabetes.
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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