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Transcript: Hypoglycemia or Hyperglycemia??? My dad says, " When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I knew that it required a lifestyle change for me. Living with this condition, I have to constantly be aware of my diet, and eat as healthy as possible. A balanced diet is extremely important in people with type II diabetes. Also, I have to check my blood sugar before every meal and before taking my medication in the morning. Checking my blood sugar is important to evaluate the effectiveness of my medication and to make sure that my blood sugar doesn't drop to low or get to high." What happens in my dad's body because of this condition ? Diabetes Melllitus type II is when your body becomes resistant to insulin (hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into cells) or an inadequate production of insulin. This can cause an accumulation of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Medication used to treat/help his condition? Diabetes Mellitus Type II ft. Scott Morris What is it like to live with diabetes on a daily basis? More Info on Type II Diabetes: Recently, my dad forgot to eat after taking his medication, and began to feel dizzy, nauseated, and sweating. Not eating after taking an anti-diabetic such as MetFORMIN, your blood sugar could potentially "bottom out", which means, drop below normal blood levels and cause severe adverse affects such as the ones mentioned above. Because of the medication's ability to lower his glucose levels, this would be an example of hypoglycemia. Another instance of not taking the medication correctly, and having severe affects, is not taking the medication at all. My dad mentions that it is difficult to remember to take a medication at the same time every single day. Not taking this type of medication days in a row could cause increased thirst, dry mouth, stomach pain and frequent urination. And this would be an example of hyperglycemia. By: Taylor Morris MetFORMIN (Glucophage) 500 mg twice daily is the type of anti-diabetic that my dad takes to manage his glucose levels and control hyperglycemia, however it cannot cure diabetes. MetFORMIN decreases hepatic glucose production and increases sensitivity to insulin.