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How and when should I take each of my diabetes medications, and what do I do if I miss a dose?
Your care team decides when and how you take your diabetes medicines.
Your care team is the right source for your personal medicine schedule.
Medicines for type 2 diabetes include oral medicines (pills), insulin, and other injectable medicines. Over time, some people need more than one type to keep their blood sugar in a healthy range. It is important to balance what you eat and drink with physical activity and your medicine. Because every person's plan is different, your care team sets your timing and dose. Ask them directly when to take each medicine. Ask them what steps to take if you miss a dose. Your provider will also tell you how often to check your blood glucose level at home.
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