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

Follow these strategies for safely taking your diabetes medications.

Learn how these combination medications treat more than one cause of type 2 diabetes.

Learn how these combination medications work to help manage your diabetes.

Understand how these medications work to help control your diabetes.

Watch this demonstration of how to test your blood glucose levels at home.

Learn how these diabetes medications help to control your blood glucose.

See how this combination medication helps control your blood glucose.

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

Understand how this combination medication helps to remove glucose from your bloodstream, lowering your blood glucose level.

Watch this video to learn how these medications help your cells use insulin and remove extra glucose from your bloodstream.

See how these medications work to help keep your blood glucose level within your target range.

Making healthy lifestyle changes, such as being physically active and eating healthy are the best ways to manage your prediabetes. Learn when medication may be needed, and the importance of taking it as prescribed.

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

Understand how regular A1C blood tests can help you know whether or not your diabetes management plan is working.

Watch how the food you eat causes your blood glucose levels to rise and learn why you may need diabetes medication.

Like many people with diabetes, you may need to take medication to help keep your blood sugar (glucose) level steady. Diabetes increases your risk for other health conditions, such as heart or kidney related problems, so you may need to take medicine to help with those, too.

Your diabetes management plan is key to taking control of your blood glucose levels. Learn what is included in a plan, and how it can help you manage your diabetes every day.

Learn ways to help you safely inject your diabetes medication.

Find out how to make the most of your diabetes care visits to help you learn more about your diabetes self-management.

See how Humulin N helps to keep your blood glucose in a healthy range, how to manage possible side effects, and how to use and store this medication safely.

Watch this to be able to recognize how the medication Trulicity helps keep blood glucose within your target range.

Understand how Glimepiride works to help control your blood glucose levels. Also, know the possible side effects and how to properly use and store this medication.

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

Taking control of your diabetes will help you head off the complications that can come with it. You can reduce your risk of heart attacks, stroke, damage to your kidneys and nerves, and loss of vision by keeping your blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure in check. A diabetes educator can help you find the best ways to eat healthy, be active, monitor your blood sugar, take medication, solve problems and cope in a healthy way.

When you have diabetes, your body doesn't properly manage blood sugar (glucose), its main source of fuel. To keep your blood sugar level on target and avoid problems with your eyes, kidneys, heart and feet, you may need to take medication. But you also need to monitor your blood sugar to see if it's too high or too low, so that you can get it back on track and prevent long-term health problems.

Watch this to help understand the importance of taking your medication as prescribed for both diabetes and heart disease risk factors, ways to store them, and tips for managing side effects.

Watch this to able to recognize how the medication Victoza helps keep blood glucose within your target range.

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

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.

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

Learn some tips on how to manage and organize your medications, and the importance of telling your healthcare provider about any side effects you may be experiencing.

See how the medication metformin helps keep your blood glucose within your target range.

See how Humulin 70/30 helps to keep your blood glucose in a healthy range, how to manage possible side effects, and how to use and store this medication safely.

Learn how to take and store your Humalog safely, and what to do if you experience side effects.

Watch this to be able to recognize how the medication Bydureon helps keep blood glucose within your target range.

Watch this to learn what an insulin pump is.