T Diabetes is one of the most common diseases that one would have definitely come across in their life. As such, the disease has no cure but it definitely can be successfully treated. The type nn2 diabetes blood sugar levels are abnormal and the medications usually focus on bringing these levels back to normal.

• Insulin: This is one of the most common medicines available for type nn2 diabetes treatment in the market. It is usually injected and is prescribed when tablets are not able to control the blood glucose levels. It can be used individually or in addition to several other medications. It is important to take detailed instructions from your doctor on how to use and administer this medication.

This can lead to hypoglycemia and weight gain as side effects. However, the weight gain can be avoided when used in combination with glucose-lowering medicine like metformin.

• Pioglitazone: It belongs to the class of thiazolidinedione and reduces the blood glucose levels by increasing the sensitivity of the body cells towards insulin. They are almost always considered as an addition to other medications like metformin or sulfonylurea.

This medication has the capability of worsening any conditions of heart failure. Hence, make sure to inform your doctor of all your health conditions before the prescription of medicines. A blood test is also done before its prescription in order to check its effects on the liver as this medication is capable of causing liver damage. Hypoglycemia and weight gain are some of the common side effects seen.

• Acarbose: This medication delays the absorption of carbohydrates from the gut and thereby reduces the blood glucose level peaks that occur immediately after meals. It can be used individually or in addition to other medications. However, it is not much preferred because of its gut-related side effects like bloating and diarrhea.