Type 2 DiabetesMedications
Some people with
type 2 diabetes need medicine to help their bodies
make more
insulin, to decrease
insulin resistance, or to slow down how quickly their
body absorbs
carbohydrate. You may take no medicine, one medicine, or a
few medicines. Some people need medicine for short periods of time, while
others always need to take medicine. How much medicine you need depends on how
well you can keep your blood sugar within your target blood sugar
range.
Some people who have type 2 diabetes take
medicines for
high blood pressure or
high cholesterol. They may also take aspirin to
prevent a
heart attack, a
stroke, or other large blood vessel diseases (macrovascular disease).
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