Learning about diabetes medicines is a wise thing to do. Diabetes medicines are ever-changing and since you are essentially the person who manages your disease it is important to know what medical options are available as well as the ins-and-outs of how these medications help you. In addition to reading this material is also a good idea to take time talking to your doctor and participating in a diabetes support group. People such as this are great sources of information on diabetes and available diabetes medicines. In addition, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and other diabetes organizations have newsletters that you can receive via e-mail that will help you keep up-to-date on the latest diabetes information.

Type 1 diabetics must take insulin at the very least. This is because in type 1 diabetes the pancreas can no longer produce enough of this hormone. Since insulin cannot be taken orally, it …