Taking Medication

Taking Medication
Learn how to get the most out of your diabetes drugs
By Theresa Garnero

Medication therapy is oftentimes needed to achieve glucose control. Did you know that approximately 50% of people do not take prescriptions correctly? To help resolve this dilemma, there are systems that help taking medication more convenient and reliable (for example, insulin pumps and pens, pill boxes, and drug calendars).

Visit these resources for key information on oral medication and insulin:

Type 1 Medications

• Insulin

• Symlin

Type 2 Medications

• Oral Medications

• Insulin

• Byetta

• Symlin

Drug Side Effects and Interactions

• Dealing with Side Effects

• Drugs That Raise or Lower Blood Glucose Levels

• Interactions of Exercise and Diabetes Medications

Storage, Travel, and Safety

• Insulin Storage

• Diabetes Travel Tips (Video)

• Pharmacist Terry Towers on Drug Safety (Podcast)

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