Is it okay to take拜糖平 (Acarbose) before bedtime if fasting blood glucose is high?
Disease description:
I have high blood sugar. I noticed other patients with high blood glucose taking acarbose (Bay糖ping), and I'd like to try it, but I'm not sure when to take it. Can I take acarbose before bedtime if my fasting blood glucose is high?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Renling
Patients with high blood sugar can benefit therapeutically from taking acarbose, but they should not take acarbose on an empty stomach or before bedtime. Acarbose primarily works to lower post-meal blood glucose levels, and its effect is not significant when taken before meals. If a patient wishes to take medication on an empty stomach to control blood sugar, metformin is recommended, as this drug can effectively manage blood glucose both before and after meals.
