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 | Are there any over-the-counter treatments for type 2 diabetes?
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|  People with type 2 diabetes have too much sugar (glucose) in their blood. This can be a result of the body not making enough insulin, having a lowered response to insulin (a condition called "insulin resistance"), or both. No over-the-counter medicines are effective in treating type 2 diabetes. Some people with diabetes can control their blood sugar through diet and exercise alone. Others may also need oral prescription medicines or insulin replacement therapy. Sources:
The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition. Merck & Co., 1997.
Micromedex Healthcare Series. Micromedex Inc., 1999.
American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes. The American Diabetes Association, 1997. This answer prepared 5/25/00.
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