This class of diabetes pills can have some side effects for the type II diabetic that are taking them, which can include diarrhea or gas. If the side effects become extreme the patient should contact their physician as diarrhea can also cause dehydration. This is one of the diabetes pill classes that the prescribing physician should know the diabetics medical history so that it is safe for the type II diabetic to take as a way to keep their blood glucose level under control.

work to ensure the blood glucose and the body’s organs are responding positively to the alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class of drugs.