Can patients with high blood sugar take glipizide?

Aug 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The doctor asked me to buy glipizide. I have had diabetes before—can I take glipizide when my blood sugar is high?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Patients with high blood sugar can take glipizide. Glipizide is an oral medication that has a blood glucose-lowering effect. This drug primarily stimulates the β-cells of the pancreas to promote insulin secretion. It is mainly used to treat moderate diabetes when dietary therapy and physical exercise have not achieved satisfactory results. Patients are advised to maintain a light and easily digestible diet and regularly monitor their blood glucose levels.