Diabetes Medications-All You Need to Know

Diabetes Medications-All You Need to Know By Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE There are many factors that influence your diabetes care - diet, exercise, weight and medications to name a few. Many people aren't aware of the medications they take and that taking them at a certain time or with or without food can affect their blood sugars. It's important to know which medications you are taking and what they do. This information can help you to pattern manage and regulate blood sugars. In addition, knowing about potential side effects can help you provide physicians with information they need to make your treatment plan more suitable to you. Learn everything you need to know about diabetes medicines here... Oral Diabetes Medications-Why, When and How to Take Them  It's important to know what medications you are taking for diabetes. You should know what they do, when to take them and why you are taking them. Increasing your awareness can help you to better manage your diabetes. And believe it or not, there actually is a method for prescribing these medicines... READ NOW Metformin - How to Prevent Side Effects  According to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care, Metformin, if tolerated, is the preferred initial oral diabetes medication for Type 2 diabetes because it is the most effective... READ NOW 5 Simple Tips to Help You to Remember to Take Your Medication  Remembering to take a medication every day isn't always the easiest task. And if you have to take multiple medications this can be even harder. Medication adherence is important for diabetes control. Forgetting to take your medicines can... READ NOW What is the V-Go Insulin Patch Pump?  The V-Go from Valeritas is a new type wearable disposable insulin delivery device for Type 2 diabetes. The old school of thought is that insulin delivery systems such as pumps and pens were meant for people with Type 1 diabetes only. While people with Type 2 diabetes do make insulin, eventually some people with Type 2 diabetes require insulin to achieve the best possible blood sugar control. Starting insulin doesn't mean ... READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Preventive Care How Much of a Nutrition Whiz Are You? What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? Do You Have What It Takes to Pass Psychology 101? Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Insomnia Quiz: Does Your Lifestyle Make You Happy? Understanding Lung Cancer AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.