I have Type 2 diabetes. I have had diabetes for the last 12 years. My fasting blood sugar level is 180 mg/dl, and my PPBS is 230 mg/dl. Currently, I am taking Glycomet GP, Tenepride, Glucobay, and antidepressants and Thyronorm. How can I reduce my blood sugar level? Is there any other medicine that would be helpful?
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You can adopt a healthy lifestyle, follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and do activities you like to manage stress. These, along with your medicines, can be helpful and can help you manage your blood sugar level.
It is very important to monitor blood sugar levels. Various tests can help you to monitor diabetes. Tests like FBS (fasting blood sugar), HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c), and PPBS (postprandial blood sugar). You can also check your sugar level at home with a glucometer.
If the medicines that you are currently using aren’t effective, then ask your doctor to review and prescribe your other medicines. Avoid any alterations to your medicines without a doctor’s advice, as this can cause sudden spikes or drops in your blood sugar levels.
Read more about glycemic index.