If a person experiences persistent side effects from taking diabetes medication, they should make an appointment with a doctor. A doctor may be able to adjust a person’s medication or dose to reduce or eliminate adverse effects.
If a person feels very unwell after taking a medication, they should contact a doctor immediately. In rare cases, people can he a severe reaction to a medication. If a person has trouble breathing, collapses, has a seizure, or is unresponsive, someone near them should call 911.
A person must always wear a diabetic identification bracelet to ensure they get the correct treatment in an emergency.
Learn what to do in a diabetic emergency here.