About DiabetesDiabetes is a long-term condition in which blood sugar stays too high. Type 2 diabetes, the most common form, is very widespread in Pakistan and is linked to weight, inactivity and family history.Symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, blurred vision and slow-healing wounds, but many people have no symptoms for years.Medicines used for DiabetesTreatment combines diet, exercise and weight loss with medicines such as metformin, gliclazide, glimepiride, sitagliptin, vildagliptin, empagliflozin, dapagliflozin or pioglitazone, and insulin when needed. Regular checks of blood sugar, HbA1c, kidneys, eyes and feet help prevent complications.When to see a doctorSeek urgent help for very high or very low blood sugar, vomiting, confusion or drowsiness, and see your doctor regularly to review your treatment.This page is for general information only. Many of these medicines need a prescription; please use them only on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist, who can choose the right medicine and dose for you.
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