Actos is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. An oral medication, taken once daily, it helps control blood sugar levels by reducing insulin resistance (a condition in which the body's cells don't respond to insulin, which allows it to turm blood sugar into energy).

Actos, a type of the oral diabetes medication called thiazolidinediones, makes cells more sensitive to insulin allowing sugar in the body to pass more easily into the cells in the body where it is needed most. Actos, see best results when combined with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.

• If you have any concerns or questions about Actos, please talk with your family doctor, pharmacist, or other qualified health care provider.
  Actos is to be only used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share any prescription medication with other people.
  
• As always if your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, please check with your family doctor.