There are several types of medications that are often recommended for people with diabetes. Insulin, pills that lower your blood sugar, aspirin, blood pressure medication, cholesterol-lowering medication, or a number of others may work together to help you lower your blood sugar levels, reduce your risk of complications and help you feel better.

Your medications come with specific instructions for use—and they can affect your body differently depending on when and how you take them. It may take a while to figure out which medicines work best with your body. So it’s important for you to pay attention to how you feel and how your body reacts to each new medicine or treatment. It’s up to you to tell your pharmacist, doctor, nurse practitioner, or diabetes educator if you’ve noticed any side effects.

The information on this page has been reviewed by Kaylyn Nelson, Phram D, CDE

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