Many people with type 2 diabetes need medication (and sometimes more than one diabetes medication) to manage their blood glucose levels.
Medication
Medications to manage type 2 diabetes
When a person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, their A1C at that time determines how their condition should initially be managed.
Managing the side effects of cholesterol-lowering medications
Medications that lower cholesterol are an important component of diabetes management. Read about medications that lower cholesterol, and managing the side effects of cholesterol-lowering medications in this expert blog.
Avoiding weight gain when you start insulin
Insulin is often associated with weight gain, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. Read here for tips on avoiding weight gain after starting insulin.
Questions to ask the pharmacist about diabetes medications
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.
Birth control and diabetes
Birth control is an important issue for a woman with diabetes, as there are greater risks to the woman and her baby if the pregnancy is unplanned. Knowing the options and choosing the best birth control method is critical to ensure good reproductive health.
