Education
· Provide with nutrition/dietary information.
· To avoid GI side effects, take the Metformin with foods.
· Instruction about medication intake compliance.
· Avoid drinking alcohol: Alcohol has a negative interaction with Metformin and contribute to hyperglycemia.
· Education of possible complications of Diabetes such as stroke, heart attack, and other problems.
· Educate to the importance to foot examination and to choose diabetes footwear.