Acarbose Tablets are α-glucosidase inhibitors, and its mechanism of action is to lower blood glucose by inhibiting α-glucosidase in the small intestinal mucosa and delaying sugar absorption. Acarbose tablets are suitable for those who take carbohydrates as the main food component, or whose fasting blood sugar is normal (or not too high) and postprandial blood sugar is obviously elevated. It can be used alone or in combination with other hypoglycemic agents.The addition of acarbose to insulin therapy in patients with type 1 diabetes helps to reduce postprandial hyperglycemia. Common adverse effects of the drug are gastrointestinal reactions such as bloating, increased gas or diarrhea. Starting with a small dose and gradually increasing the dosage is an effective way to minimize adverse reactions. Contraindications for acarbose tablets include gastrointestinal disorders, pregnant women, lactating women and children, etc. Patients with type 1 diabetes should not be used alone. It is recommended that patients who need to take acarbose tablets go to a regular hospital, under the guidance of a doctor to standardize the use of the drug, do not blindly take the drug on their own, so as not to delay the condition or lead to adverse consequences.