Medication Management

Diabetes pills can help to manage your blood sugar. These pills are not insulin. They work to manage your blood sugar in several ways. Read on to learn about the different types of pills for type 2 diabetes.

A helpful look at the different ways to take diabetes medicine.

Medicines can't cure diabetes. But they can delay or prevent health problems by helping you manage your blood sugar.

You've been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. You probably won't need insulin therapy. We can likely treat you with other medications. We call these "non-insulin" medications. Let's take a moment to learn more.

Follow these strategies for safely taking your diabetes medications.

Learn the importance of preparing a sick-day plan, and how to manage the symptoms of low blood glucose, or hypoglycemia.

Many people who have diabetes rely on insulin therapy to keep their blood glucose levels (also called blood sugar levels) within a healthy range. This therapy requires injections of supplemental insulin when your body needs it.

Watch this video to learn how the medication insulin helps manage diabetes.

Learn about the different types of insulin, and how each works to manage your blood glucose.

Some types of insulin work fast. Other kinds work slowly and last longer. Read on to learn about the different types and how they work.

Learn how to prepare and inject a single dose of insulin.

You may need to mix 2 types of insulin in the same shot. One type is usually shorter-acting insulin. The other is intermediate-acting insulin. This video will show you what to do.

Here are the general steps to follow when giving yourself an insulin shot. The first step: Gather your supplies.

Understand how to use and store your insulin properly.

Watch this to learn what an insulin pen is.

Watch this video to learn how to use an insulin pen.

Watch this to learn what an insulin pump is.

Insulin can be costly. Watch this to learn some ways to save on medicine.

Watch this to learn the difference between a basal insulin dose and a bolus insulin dose.

Learn ways to help you safely inject your diabetes medication.

Follow this checklist to help dispose of syringes and needles safely.

Follow this checklist to help you understand and use your diabetes medications safely.

Insulin won't work if it's swallowed, so it must be given by injection. Your healthcare team will show you how to give insulin injections.

This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site.

This video shows the 8 steps to giving yourself an insulin shot.

The steps to giving yourself an insulin shot are illustrated here.

This video shows the steps for using an insulin pen with cloudy insulin.

Here are images that show the steps for using an insulin pen with cloudy insulin.

This video shows the steps for using an insulin pen with clear insulin.

Here are images that show the steps for using an insulin pen with clear insulin.

Watch these tips for packing and traveling with your diabetes medications and supplies.

See how using your everyday diabetes management skills while making important healthy lifestyle choices, is key to controlling your blood glucose levels when traveling away from home.

Insulin is given by injection into the fat just under the skin. It's not hard to learn to give insulin injections. Here are tips to help.

Many parents and children find that an insulin pump helps improve blood sugar management. But pumps do have some drawbacks. Your child's healthcare provider can help you decide if an insulin pump is a good choice.

The insulin your child is missing can be replaced with shots of insulin (injections). Injections may seem scary for both you and your child. But you will have help from your child's healthcare provider, nurse, or diabetes educator.

Most people with diabetes are scared to give themselves insulin injections in the beginning. Even your parents were probably nervous giving you your first injections. But after a while, it became much easier.

Many people with diabetes need to change their treatment plan at some point. There are benefits to this. For instance, taking insulin can make it easier to manage your blood sugar. Read on to learn more.

An insulin reaction occurs when insulin causes your blood sugar to go too low (hypoglycemia). It may happen if you take too much insulin. It can also occur from taking your usual amount of insulin but not getting enough food. This can be due to vomiting or loss of appetite. Other causes of low blood sugar include heavy exercise, strong emotions, and alcohol use.