Question
How to Solve Constipation Issues in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Patients?
Answer
For Type 2 diabetes patients who experience constipation after stopping insulin use and switching to metformin therapy, it may be beneficial to consume three to four doses of sesame oil daily to improve symptoms in the short term, and to undergo herbal medicine treatment under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine to address the root cause. Additionally, patients should be aware of the risk of blood sugar fluctuations and complications that may arise from relying solely on Western drugs to lower blood sugar levels. It is considered more scientific and ideal to treat both the symptoms and the cause by combining traditional Chinese medicine. Currently, there are some herbal medicines that have been proven effective in treating diabetes, such as the Qinglai Yujing Wan, which improves internal organ function by nourishing kidney yin, strengthening digestion, nourishing the heart, and dissipating blood stasis from multiple aspects, thereby achieving the goal of controlling blood sugar levels. Patients can choose suitable treatment plans under the guidance of a doctor according to their own conditions.