Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Linagliptin as follows:

  1. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height.
  2. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Linagliptin as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication.
  3. Do not change the dose on Linagliptin without consulting your doctor.
  4. Maintain a log of every day blood sugar readings for comparative feedback, as to how well Linagliptin is helping to control the blood sugars.
  5. Take a blood sugar reading always before you take the dose of Linagliptin. If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking Linagliptin for that dose and notify your doctor regarding the same.