Whether it is possible to stop taking medication after starting it for diabetes? <br>This is the most common question asked by many diabetics who have very high fasting sugar say A1C above 9 and the ones who are first-time diagnosed. You must first understand that diabetes does not emerge in the body overnight; rather, it takes years (often between four to ten years) for its symptoms to appear. Gradually, it may increase due to many reasons. <br> <br>The diabetics who are taking insulin or tablet must follow three things <br>Have lifestyle modifications including diet and exercise. <br>Need a regular check-up with your doctor. <br>Have an awareness about your target level say fasting sugar must be 100-110, post-postprandial sugar must be 160-180 and HB1C should be less than 7. Further, you must note that the sugar level may change for diabetics based on their duration and comorbid age. <br> <br> <br>[a]https%3A%2F%2Fwww.erodediabetesfoundation.org%2Fquestions-and-queries-on-diabetes%2F[/a]