Ajaykumar D. Rao, MD, MMSc, FACP, Chief of the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, spoke with HealthCentral on Mar. 13 about which diabetes medications are most associated with low blood sugar during the night and strategies to reduce this risk.
The discussion is important for people living with diabetes who may experience hypoglycemia while sleeping. Understanding which medications carry a higher risk can help patients and healthcare providers make informed decisions about treatment plans.
Rao explained to HealthCentral which specific diabetes drugs are more likely to cause nighttime hypoglycemia and offered advice on how individuals can lower their chances of experiencing these episodes.
Nighttime hypoglycemia can be dangerous because it often goes unnoticed while a person is asleep. By identifying high-risk medications and adopting preventive measures, patients may improve their safety and quality of life.
As awareness grows around managing diabetes effectively, experts like Rao continue to provide guidance that helps patients better understand their condition and treatment options.
