Diabetes medication is an important part of managing your blood sugar levels.  Without it you could suffer a stroke, coma, seizure, or even death. It is not only important to take you medication on schedule and as prescribed by your doctor, it is also important to know about you medications and how they work.

Sometimes diet and exercise are not enough to keep your blood sugar at a safe level. Therefore, diabetes medications must be used. Insulin and other types of diabetes medication are designed to lower your blood sugar levels. The diabetes medication will not be effective if you do not take the proper dose and do not time it in coordination with your meals, activity, and other medications. It is important that you take your diabetes medication even if you feel good. If you cannot afford your medication or you are having side effects with your medication, do …