Myth 1: There is a secret formula for the cure of diabetes So far, there are no drugs and methods that can cure diabetes, as long as early diagnosis, early and reasonable treatment, the quality of life of diabetic patients can be the same as normal people. Myth 2, oral hypoglycemic drugs are taken on an empty stomach In fact, it is not, because the mechanism of action of various oral anti-hyperglycemic drugs is different, so the time to take the drug is also different, sulfonylurea: such as Amoxicillin, the best time to take the drug: 30 minutes before meals. Biguanides: such as metformin is best taken with or after meals because of its stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract. Glucosidase inhibitors: should be chewed at the first bite of the meal. Myth 3: Insulin should be used only when the condition is critical First of all, it should be clear that the concept of “insulin is used only when the condition is critical” is absolutely wrong, in fact, once the oral hypoglycemic drugs are not well controlled, they should be combined with insulin therapy as soon as possible. Whether type 1 or type 2 diabetes, insulin is the most effective and least contraindicated treatment. Patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes who receive a period of insulin therapy can not only control high blood sugar as soon as possible, but also protect the function of pancreatic islet cells. Myth 4: Insulin injection can be addictive First of all, this worry is unfounded and unnecessary. Insulin is a hormone secreted by human pancreatic islet cells, which is the only hormone that lowers sugar, and is the only hormone that has damaged pancreatic islet cells to get proper rest to facilitate the recovery of pancreatic islet function. Patients with poor oral glucose-lowering effect must inject insulin and may play insulin for life. Myth 5: Insulin cannot be combined with other glucose-lowering drugs Insulin can be combined with a variety of oral glucose-lowering drugs, such as biguanides, glycosidase inhibitors, etc. To a certain extent, the combined application can reduce adverse reactions and enhance the effect of lowering blood sugar. Whether to combine should be decided by the doctor according to the patient’s condition. Blood glucose should be tested during the combination period, and the treatment plan should be adjusted in time. It must be emphasized that diabetes is a lifelong disease that requires lifelong treatment and perseverance. Stopping medication as soon as blood glucose is normal will cause blood glucose to rebound, but will aggravate the damage to insulin cells and affect the function of other organs. If the blood sugar remains normal for a period of time, the dosage can be reduced appropriately under the guidance of the doctor, and then the treatment plan can be adjusted gradually according to the specific situation. Diabetic patients should not stop their medication indiscriminately.