Many lifestyle changes have been shown to be very effective at controlling type 2 diabetes (especially early type 2 diabetes). These lifestyle changes can include weight loss, becoming more physically active (see Diabetes and Exercise), and changes in diet (see Diabetic Diet). In fact, these changes are important for all people with type 2 diabetes, including people taking diabetes medications.
For many people, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to adequately control type 2 diabetes. For these people, diabetes drugs may be necessary.
A Summary of Acarbose Alternatives
There are several acarbose alternatives for treating type 2 diabetes, including lifestyle changes and other medications for diabetes. If acarbose is not working for you or if it is causing bothersome side effects, ask your healthcare provider about trying an acarbose alternative.
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