Asking questions is the best way for us all to make sure we get the most out of the diabetes medications that we are prescribed.
Diabetes medications
Chris: Watch your weight
People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Chris reflects on living with diabetes. At 31, Chris wasn’t the sort of person who was eager to curtail his social life. Convivial […]
Medication review with your pharmacist: what, who and how
If you are taking prescription medications for chronic health conditions (such as diabetes), you may be eligible for a one-on-one consultation with your pharmacist to review your medication regimen.
Common blood tests for people with diabetes
Many people with diabetes, in addition to taking medications for their diabetes, also take prescription medications for their other health problems such as hypertension, high cholesterol or hypothyroidism.
Drug interactions worth knowing about for people with diabetes
When a new medication is started or an existing one is stopped, it’s important to ask your healthcare team, “Are there any significant drug interactions that could affect my overall health?”
5 vital things you need to know about diabetes medications
Many people with diabetes need to take several different medications, and can feel overwhelmed by the amount of information they need to remember.