Insulin and Medications
When someone has diabetes, their healthcare team will work with them to create a diabetes management program that may include insulin, oral medications or both. Many people need to take insulin or diabetes medicine to keep their blood sugar near normal.
Insulin and oral medication are available by prescription only. So, talk to your loved one’s healthcare professional about whether insulin, medication or a mix of both may be right for them and what side effects, if any, each one may have. Learn more about
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