diabetesThis plan is appropriate for medications in the classes of sulfonylureas (such as Glucotrol), thiazolidinedione (ex. pioglitazone) as well as biguanides . For medications such as acarbose (ex. Precose) or repaglinide (ex. Prandin), wait for the next meal.  Moreover, It is critical to know the specific name of the diabetes medicine.  In addition, how it is taken.  Finally, the reasons it’s being taken as well as possible  negative side-effects.