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Changing your diet and counting carbs so you eat less of them will always help at home while you consult with your doctor about the meds. I believe pills are not the primary answer to diabetes unless you have other health issues that require medication. Try to stay active as much as you can and avoid unnecessary stress which can elevate blood sugar levels. Some meds will elevate blood sugar and the doctor needs to be consulted in some cases.
My doctor told me in the beginning of my diagnosis that Metformin didn't do very much so I don't rely on it for my primary improvement. Dorisena
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My cousin added a weekly shot of medication for her blood sugar because she does not eat as carefully as I do nor does she do much cooking, so the shot brings the numbers down and she is getting along well. I still prefer controlling diet and exercise as my main method of improvement so that if I need to take a medication for other issues, it is not as big a problem. The strict discipline in eating has made a big improvement in my general health in the long run. I am a happy eater as I choose a lot of variety which is satisfying. Dorisena
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Last week I had a big rise in my fasting blood sugar in the morning and couldn't determine the cause. I continued my normal eating and the next day the number was back down, so I don't always know what makes a sudden rise in the morning after fasting. Going from 105 to 142 overnight is puzzling but not something to worry about for a one time event. Dorisena