what type of drugs are best suit for type2 DIABETES?

Answer 1

By far the best and most effective way to treat diabetes is through diet and exercise, my friend.
Take yourself to a dietician who will be able to guide you in making dietary and exercise adjustments (which you obviously need, otherwise you wouldn't have diabetes in the first place.)
Relying on medication to fix your problem won't achieve anything.

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Answer 4

Many diabetics experience Dawn Phenomenon. There are basically three causes: 1) If your blood sugar goes low at night, your body might overreact and go reflexively HYPERglycemic. This is probably not you since you eat late and snack before bed. (You can test this by setting your alarm for the middle of the night for a few nights in a row. If your blood sugar is low, then you can eat more before bed.) 2) All people, diabetics and non-diabetics alike, have an increase in blood sugar to prepare for the morning rise, except that non-diabetics have a better insulin response to accommodate this surge. 3) Your body naturally clearis insulin overnight. In a diabetic this can cause a confusion of signals to your liver since having glucagon present with low levels of insulin screams to your liver to produce blood sugar. Some diabetics drink red wine before bed to suppress DP. Some find the snack before bed helpful. (I would advise you to not drink milk before bed, as it's high in sugar and could be exacerbating the problem. In fact, try not eating before bed at all to see if your blood sugar drops in the morning.) The Metformin is probably helping, but you might need to increase your nighttime dosage and even add a morning dose. 500 mgs is not that much. Most diabetics take over 1000 mgs per day. I suggest you don't snack, maybe drink some red wine, and wake up early and eat right away. That should bring you down faster in the morning. In other words, even if you can't avoid DP, you can minimize its impact by eating breakfast. Also, Metformin works best on a full stomach. It's about 50% less effective when taken on an empty stomach.

Answer 5

That's a question that your doctor, preferable an endocrinologist, should answer. That being said, I'd say you probably will get Glucophage (or its generic, Metformin), at least to begin. If being overweight is an issue for you, ask your doctor about going on Byetta! It's only available in an injectible form (pen needle), but it is wonderful - and has as a side effect a tendancy to cause you to lose weight! I've been on it for almost 3 months, and I can tell a difference, even though I'm not formally dieting (other than watching my carbs, of course!).

Finally, all of us who are diabetic must realize that diet and exercise are the most pro-active things we can do to help our condition. I struggle daily with the exercise portion, and still have occasional bouts of struggling with my diet. However, I cannot let this condition control me - I will control it!

Answer 6

The best thing for type 2 diabetics is personal knowledge. All the drugs work, to some extent, but the body needs all the help it can get from your brain.... Knowledge is power. My most recent blood work revealed a hemoglobin A1C of 5.8 (that's non-diabetic terrritory). If you're seriously interested in blood glucose management, you'll place a little less trust in your doctor, nutritionist, and drugs, and more in diet, exercise, weight management, and a few supplements. Did you know that a half teaspoon of cinnamon a day will increase the effectiveness of your insulin in addition to lowering your cholesterol and triglycerides? I'm not making this stuff up.... check it out yourself:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Answer 7

I manage my diabetes with diet & exercise, and also take Metformin (glucophage). It really helps, I like the extended release so I just take 1000 mg at night before bedtime and that's it. When I was taking it twice a day (not the extended release) I would always forget the second pill. Whatever medicine your doctor prescribes, make SURE that you are NOT given a medication that stimulates your pancrease to make more insulin. That's a sure-fire way to exhaust your pancreas and get stuck on insulin. Check out Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution (book) for a full list of all medications on the market and his opinion of them. A great book. He likes metformin, which was the seal of approval for me. Plus, at my baby dose, I can increase it 2x before maxing out. But I'm not going to do that! Good luck!

Answer 8

I am type 2 diabetic with insulin dependancy.
First off..get your doctor to send you to a nutrician. They will give you a diabetic diet.You have to be counciled on what not to eat and what you should eat paired with different foods.Its all a balancing act. Its all protiens and carbs. Your body needs some carbs, but the trick is to balance them with your protiens. Along with diet and medicine you should be fine.I am on glucovance , avantia, and lantus. Only your doctor will know which drugs will suit you. You need to do finger sticks at least 3 times a day , and make sure you keep a record to show your doctor. Along with an A1C blood test, he will know what to put you on. Good Luck!

Answer 9

I don't know that there is a best drug for diabetes. You get whatever type your Dr. prescribes. If it doesn't seem to work for you, he will change it to another. You also have to factor in the fact that you may have allergies and other health issues that will determine what they decide to use.

Answer 10

Diet Guidelines
http://www.diabetes911.net/readit/chapter10.shtml