Patients with T2DM can be on 1 to 2 anti-diabetic medications but need the medication to be on stable doses for at least 3 months. Patients with T2DM can also be on medications for comorbidities such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, thyroid disorders, benign prostate hyperplasia etc. (e.g. diuretics, statins, allopurinol, thyroxin) but need to be on a stable dose for at least 3 months.