Patients with simple insulin resistance do not need to be treated with medication, if you need to use, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions, some hypoglycemic drugs can help improve insulin resistance, such as biguanide drugs (metformin), thiazolidinediones (pioglitazone).
1. Metformin drugs: mainly metformin, suitable for simple diet and physical exercise to control blood sugar ineffective type 2 diabetes. It should be noted that some patients may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, headache and dizziness after taking it. Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, severe infection and trauma, major surgery, hypotension, hypoxia, etc. Metformin is prohibited.
2. Thiazolidinediones: insulin sensitizers, used in type 2 diabetes mellitus, can be used in conjunction with dietary control and physical exercise to improve blood glucose control, some patients may experience mild to moderate edema and anemia after taking the drug. The drug is contraindicated in allergic patients.
It is recommended that patients with insulin resistance be treated under medical supervision.