In type 1 diabetes your pancreas stops making insulin or makes so little insulin that you need to take insulin to live.
Some people with type 2 diabetes can manage their diabetes with healthy eating and exercise. However, your doctor may need to also prescribe oral medications (pills) and/or insulin to help you meet your target blood glucose levels. Diabetes is a progressive disease – even if you don’t need to treat your diabetes with medications at first, you may need to over time. Discuss which treatment options are right for you with your healthcare team.
Medication Video
If the amount of glucose in your blood can’t be managed by with a healthy diet and exercise, medication might be needed.
Insulin
Learn more about when, why and how insulin therapy works for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Oral Medication
Are meal planning and exercise enough? Explore whether diabetes pills are right for you.
Other Injectable Medications
Get the latest information on two new drugs approved by the FDA: Pramlintide and Exenatide.
Aspirin
Consider taking low-dose aspirin, which studies show can significantly reduce your risk of heart attacks.
Flu and Pneumonia Shots
Read more about the flu, H1N1 (swine flu), pnuemonia, and shots, and how it affects people with diabetes.
Tips for Emergency Preparedness
Be prepared for emergencies that could disrupt your daily life, from blizzards to earthquakes.
When You Travel
Be prepared to manage your diabetes on the road by following these helpful tips.
Herbs, Supplements and Alternative Medicines
Studies show that people with diabetes are more likely to use dietary supplements than people without diabetes.
Ask the Pharmacist
Learn about your options for managing diabetes from Rite Aid-trained pharmacists.