Patient's question:
My aunt has had diabetes for over ten years and now she also suffers from gout. I would like to understand what medications can be used to treat gout and diabetes.Doctor's answer:
For patients with diabetes complicated by gout, diabetes requires strict dietary control, primarily focusing on eating less and more frequently, eating at fixed times and in fixed quantities, and a low-sugar diet. On this basis, oral hypoglycemic drugs should be used. When the effect of oral hypoglycemic drugs is not satisfactory, insulin therapy should be used. Secondly, during the acute recurrence period of gout, uric acid can be reduced through drugs such as colchicine, and non-steroidal drugs can promote blood circulation.