Body produces insulin, but the insulin does not able to control blood glucose level due to the body’s low sensitivity to insulin called insulin resistance. Diabetes oral medications are needed to maintain normal blood glucose level.

A happy news to type 2 diabetes, it is possible to stop taking diabetes oral medicines if lose some excess weight. (Always consult your doctor before stop taking the diabetes medicines. ) Losing 10 or 15 pounds can sometimes help to reach the target blood glucose level without medications.

Several types of diabetes oral medications are available, which works to reduce blood glucose level differently. Some people need to take oral medication and insulin to bring back their normal blood glucose level, follow doctor’s advice. Doctor may advised to try one type of diabetes oral medication, if it doesn’t produce expected result then doctor may prescribe

Some of the commonly available diabetes medications are