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I am having diabetes type 2 sine ten years which is under control blood sugar levels are 138/160 I am taking glynase ppg .3 ,tenefitand pioz 15 the doctor yesterday suggested to stop all four medicines and take 1 tablet daily of acarbose25 will this single tablet be effective or I should continue with old medication.
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Your fasting blood sugar is still not controlled.I think your doctor has advised you to take acarbose before dinner( to bring down fasting sugar ) in addition to earlier medicines.Please consult him again to clarify.
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