Self-management Solutions for Type 2 Diabetes

All of the answers are correct. However, the best answer is "All of the above". When your blood sugar is not well controlled, it is useful to monitor your blood sugar more frequently and at different times of the day. Also, keep a logbook of your blood sugar results, exercise/activity, the carbohydrate content of the food, and medication doses (including insulin). You can review the log book with your medical provider to problem solve why you are having difficulty controlling your blood sugar.

All of the answers are correct. However, the best answer is "All of the above". Exercise or increased activity, weight loss, a diet that does not have an excessive amount of carbohydrate, and diabetes medications including insulin, all lower your blood sugar.

Insulin releasing pills including the sulfonylureas and glinides can cause low blood sugars (hypoglycemia).

True! Pills that cause insulin to be released from the pancreas and insulin therapy both have hypoglycemia (low blood sugars) as a side effect.

False! Pills that cause insulin to be released from the pancreas have hypoglycemia (low blood sugars) as a side effect, whether they are used alone or in combination with other medications.

When you are getting blood sugars below your target range, you should discuss what is happening with your medical provider. You may need to modify your diabetes therapy or make lifestyle changes.

All of the answers are correct. However, the best answer is "All of the above". Your blood sugar may be too high because of weight gain, inactivity, stress, illness, excess carbohydrate (sugar and starch) in the diet, or because you need an adjustment in your diabetes medication.