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NOTE:
unless noted otherwise, all medical/health advice has been given by non-medically qualified personnel. All advice given on this site is designed to support and not replace any advice given by your personal physician. If you have questions or concerns about individual health matters or the management of your diabetes, please consult your diabetes care team.
unless noted otherwise, all medical/health advice has been given by non-medically qualified personnel. All advice given on this site is designed to support and not replace any advice given by your personal physician. If you have questions or concerns about individual health matters or the management of your diabetes, please consult your diabetes care team.
- Take your tablets regularly every day, as prescribed by your doctor. Use a wristwatch alarm to remind you, if necessary.
- Metformin and acarbose often cause a number of unpleasant side-effects, such as including abdominal pain and flatulence (wind), but these can be minimised by starting on a low dose and very gradually increasing the dose. If you are having trouble with side effects then mention this to your doctor; do not simply stop taking your tablets.
- Aim to lose some weight if you are overweight; set yourself small achievable targets. Say to yourself, "Right then, I would like to lose 6-8 pounds over the next 2 months," rather than, "Oh boy, I need to lose 4 stone!"
- Be your own best friend - be kind to yourself and learn to like yourself for who and what you are.
- Reduce your intake of fat - particularly saturated fats.
- Choose high-fibre starchy carbohydrate foods and eat lots of fruit and vegetables. Increase your daily level of activity.
- Be proactive in your diabetes management. Test your blood glucose level to assess the effects of different food types. Keep accurate records that you can make sense of. Monitor your progress.
- Follow sick day guidelines when you are ill. If you are vomiting or have persistent diarrhoea, then call your doctor.
- Never stop taking your tablets, even if you are not eating much.
- Always carry some form diabetic ID with you.
- Establish a good working relationship with the members of your diabetes team. You should be learning from them and they should be learning from you. If you are not happy about some aspect of your diabetes care then do not be afraid to voice your concerns.
