Used to manage type 2 diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels. It works by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates in the intestines, which helps reduce the rise in blood glucose after meals. Miglitol is taken orally and is often used alongside diet and exercise. It is especially useful for patients who experience high post-meal glucose spikes. Unlike some other diabetes medications, it is not absorbed into the bloodstream significantly and acts locally in the gut, which may result in fewer systemic side effects. It does not cause hypoglycemia when used alone and is suitable for patients with kidney impairment since it is primarily excreted unchanged in urine.