Patient was educated regarding precautions while using thiazolidinediones 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 the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication.
  3. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor.
  4. Take a blood sugar reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every day blood sugar readings for comparative feedback, as to how well the drug is helping to control the blood sugars.
  5. If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking the medication for that dose and notify your doctor regarding the same.