Sugar Friends Know! Can I reduce or stop my blood sugar after I have controlled my blood sugar?

Some sugar friends have a good blood sugar level after their own efforts, and they may have a question: Now that my blood sugar level has dropped, do I still need to take so many medicines? Can I take less medicine or no medicine at all?

Can I reduce my medication after my blood sugar control is stable?

Regarding this issue, I can tell you responsibly that it depends on the individual's condition.

For patients with type 1 diabetes, I regret to tell you: the medicine cannot be stopped. Patients with type 1 diabetes must be treated with insulin for the rest of their lives. This is because the insulin level in these patients is almost 0 and must be supplemented with exogenous insulin to regulate their blood glucose balance and avoid life-threatening acute complications of diabetes.Of course, patients with type 1 diabetes can significantly reduce or even stop insulin doses for a period of time after initial insulin therapy. However, not all patients will develop this stage, and even if they do, the duration of maintenance is short, so it is not practical for patients to expect complete discontinuation of insulin.

For people with type 2 diabetes, the question of whether or not to stop taking the drug is even more complicated. Studies have shown that some patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes have undergone short-term intensive glycemic control with medications. In the subsequent period, good diet and exercise alone can achieve glycemic control without the need for medication. However, due to the progressive nature of type 2 diabetes, as the patient's condition progresses, the level of insulin secretion decreases and the blood sugar begins to rise. Therefore, in the long run, in addition to diet and exercise treatment, diabetes still needs to be treated with medication.

In short, when the patient's blood sugar is stable for a long time, and the lifestyle and dietary habits are conducive to the improvement of the condition, a very small number of patients with type 2 diabetes can stop the drug for a period of time, but the blood sugar situation needs to be closely monitored during the withdrawal period. For most people with type 2 diabetes, it is recommended not to stop the drug completely, as this may cause a rebound increase in blood sugar and even serious complications.

If you want to know whether you can stop or reduce the drug, you must consult an endocrinologist first. Even if your doctor allows you, you should continue to maintain a good lifestyle and pay close attention to your blood sugar changes after stopping or reducing your medication, and seek medical attention if your blood sugar levels increase significantly.