Drug interactions: while patients on these medications may benefit from declines in blood pressure, body weight, and body mass, the fda has warned that these medications may lead to ketoacidosis, a condition in which the body doesn’t produce insulin resulting in high levels of blood acids called ketones.. Activity, you may need diabetes medicines. the kind of medicine you take depends on your type of diabetes, your schedule, and your other health conditions. diabetes medicines help keep your blood glucose in your target range. the target range is suggested by diabetes experts and your doctor or diabetes educator. see page 2 for more. You may also need the following medicines: medicine may be used to help lower your bp. you may need more than one type of medicine. take the medicine exactly as directed. diuretics help decrease extra fluid that collects in your body. this will help lower your bp. you may urinate more often while you take this medicine.. (more…)