🍬 Type 2 Diabetes

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

Type 2 diabetes means blood sugar stays too high. Treatment is individualized based on HbA1c, kidney function, and heart disease risk.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

First-line for almost all type 2 diabetes.

Weekly injection. Lowers blood sugar and causes weight loss.

Lowers blood sugar via urine. Protects kidneys and heart.

Well tolerated. Low hypoglycemia risk.

Inexpensive and effective. Risk of low blood sugar.

🚫 What to Avoid

Alcohol with metformin increases lactic acidosis risk. Corticosteroids raise blood sugar.

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

Reduce refined carbs, exercise 150 min/week, lose weight if overweight, monitor blood sugar.

📋 Important Note

Target HbA1c is usually below 7%. Foot care, eye exams, and kidney monitoring are essential.