Do you use two or more pharmacies for your prescriptions?
Diabetes medications
What’s the difference between a generic and a brand medication?
Has your pharmacist ever suggested that you could save money by switching to a generic diabetes medication instead of the brand name your health professional has recommended? Most of us have been in this situation and may have had slight concerns about whether to follow the advice.
What to do if drugs are left in the freezing cold?
Most prescription drugs come with clear storage instructions. Depending on the specific medications, you may be advised to keep them in a cool, dry place or in the fridge.
Storing diabetes medications and supplies in the summer heat
Do you know extreme temperatures will make diabetes medications and blood glucose testing strips lose their effectiveness?
Understanding biologic and biosimilar medications
Biologic medications are unique. Many of them have been a major breakthrough in treating chronic medical conditions and have improved the quality of life for many people.
What are the medication options for type 2 diabetes?
Diabetes management has shifted away from a “one size fits all” model to a more individualized approach for each patient. Several important considerations including efficacy, cost, adverse effects, and potential benefits relevant to each patients’ needs will be examined throughout this blog.