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
Type 2 Medications
Drug Side Effects and Interactions
Storage, Travel, and Safety
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SOURCE:
1 - American Association of Diabetes Educators. AADE 7 Self-Care Behaviors. (Accessed 2/19/08).
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