Understanding Your Medications
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In any treatment plan, health care professionals will likely ask to start with lifestyle changes first, but over time, medications also may be needed to reach your targets.
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Your health care team may prescribe a combination of medications to manage blood glucose and reduce risk for heart disease and stroke based on medical history. Medications may take the form of a pill, injection, patch, or a wearable pump.
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Take medications as prescribed and talk to your health care professional or pharmacist before making any changes.
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