Often Type 2 diabetes will be initially managed by eating the right foods, getting enough exercise and weight management. These lifestyle changes work for some people and they are able to control their diabetes but for others this is not enough and their blood glucose levels remain high.

For these patients the Doctor may prescribe pills to help control their blood glucose levels. Pills are used in addition to the lifestyle changes (such as exercise, diet and weight control) and not instead of.

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