Symptom
Diabetes
Also called: sugar · shuger · diabetes ki alamat
Diabetes affects roughly one in four adults in Pakistan. Treatment combines diet, activity, and stepped medication. See our blog for Pakistan-specific diet planning.
When to see a doctor — red flags
- Blood sugar above 300 mg/dL with vomiting or breathlessness (possible DKA)
- Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL with confusion or sweating
- Diabetic foot ulcer or unexplained leg pain
- Sudden vision change
- Pregnancy with diabetes
This page is for general information only. Anything on this list means: see a doctor or visit an emergency department instead of self-treating.
Common drug classes used
Top medicines used for diabetes in Pakistan
Ranked by indication match. Click any brand for full uses, dosage, side effects, and prices.
- Ozempic Injection Prefilled PenSemaglutide
- Amaryl TabletGlimepiride
- Dapa TabletDapagliflozin
- Diampa TabletEmpagliflozin
- Humulin 70/30 InjectionIsophane Insulin (NPH) 70% + Soluble Insulin (Regular) 30%
- Metformin TabletMetformin Hydrochloride
- Sita-Met TabletMetformin, Sitagliptin
- Capoten TabletCaptopril
- Dulan CapsuleDuloxetine
- Misar TabletTelmisartan
- Neodipar TabletMetformin
- Xavor TabletLosartan Potassium
Medicines registered in Pakistan
Based on drug-class match. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.
- Amaryl Tablet · 2mg, 4mg
- Dapa Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Diampa Tablet · 10 mg
- Evopride Tablet · 2mg, 4mg, 8mg
- Glimepiride Tablet · 1mg, 2mg, 4mg
- Humulin 70/30 Injection · 100 IU/mL (10mL vial)
- Metformin Tablet · 500mg, 850mg, 1000mg
- Mixtard 30 HM Penfill Injection · 100 IU/mL (3mL Penfill cartridge)
- Ozempic Injection Prefilled Pen · 1mg/dose prefilled pen
- Sita-Met Tablet · Metformin 500 mg + Sitagliptin 50 mg
Related symptoms
Symptoms that share treatment classes with diabetes.