Get to know your neighborhood pharmacist – a good one can be a valuable resource for people with type 2 diabetes. Those with type 2 tend to take more medications than most other people, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). A good pharmacist can help review any changes in your medication history each time you get a new prescription, and also review the new medication’s proper use.
According to the ADA, the pharmacist can also:
Quickly assess whether you’re responding to your medications
Determine if you’ve developed any common side effects
Advise you about any over-the-counter medications you might have to keep an eye on to avoid side effects or drug interactions
There are many highly-qualified pharmacists who are willing to meet with you by appointment to review your medication use and to contact physicians or other health-care providers on your behalf.
These pharmacists can provide many other services, such as:
Teach you how to use glucose meters
Give you immunizations
Take your blood pressure
Recommend products to help you stop smoking
Reprinted from 101 Medication Tips for People with Diabetes by Betsy A. Carlisle, Lisa A. Kroon, and Mary Anne Koda-Kimble. Copyright by the American Diabetes Association. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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