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How Diabetes Medicines Work

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

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Using Diabetes Medications Safely

Follow these strategies for safely taking your diabetes medications.

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Diabetes Medications, Hypoglycemia and Sick Days

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

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Understanding Insulin

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

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Types of Insulin

Learn about the different types of insulin, and how each works to manage your blood glucose.

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Preparing and Injecting Single Dose Insulin

Learn how to prepare and inject a single dose of insulin.

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Using Insulin Safely

Understand how to use and store your insulin properly.

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