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My doctor prescribed a new injectable medication—why am I getting this, and what should I expect?
Your doctor prescribed an injectable medicine to help manage your blood sugar.
Your doctor added an injectable medicine. Over time, some people with type 2 diabetes need more than one medicine. Diabetes medicines can include pills, insulin, and other injectables. The goal is to keep your blood glucose — also called blood sugar — in a healthy range. Your care team will tell you how often to check your blood sugar. A healthy eating plan and regular activity are still important parts of your care. Talk to your care team about what to expect. Ask how to fit this new medicine into your daily routine.
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