Manage your Medication
Information Sheets
Insulin
People with diabetes need to find ways to lower their blood sugar levels. The most common medication for this is insulin. The links below describe some of the different types of insulin. Your doctor, diabetes nurse, or pharmacist can help you decide the treatment that’s right for you.
- Insulin Pump - Using an Insulin Pump and Getting Assistive Devices Program Funding
- Insulin - Extended Long Acting - Medication Information
- Insulin - Fast Acting - Medication Information
- Insulin - Intermediate Acting - Medication Information
- Insulin - Mixed (Premixed) - Medication Information
- Insulin - Rapid Acting - Medication Information
Oral Diabetes Medications
Some people with diabetes take pills to lower their blood sugar levels. Below, some of the options are listed. If you have any questions about medications, or the best treatment options for you, talk to your doctor, diabetes nurse, or pharmacist.
- Acarbose - Medication Information
- Glyburide - Medication Information
- Metformin - Medication Information
- Pioglitazone (Actos) - Medication Information
- Repaglinide - Medication Information
- Rosiglitazone (Avandia) - Medication Information
- Sitagliptin (Januvia) - Medication Information