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    • Did You Know? . 1 of 12
    • Learn the Facts . 2 of 12
    • What to Know About Diabetes and Heart Disease . 3 of 12
    • The Relationship Between Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes . 4 of 12
    • Quick Quiz 1 . 5 of 12
    • Quick Quiz 2 . 6 of 12
    • Recognizing Warning Signs and Symptoms . 7 of 12
    • How Does Type 2 Diabetes Increase My Risk of Stroke and Heart Disease? . 8 of 12
    • What Other Common Conditions Contribute to My Risk? . 9 of 12
    • Take Proactive Steps . 10 of 12
    • Quick Quiz 3 . 11 of 12
    • Quick Quiz 4 . 12 of 12
    • Topic: What Can I Do?
    • What Can You Do to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke? . 1 of 15
    • Getting Started . 2 of 15
    • Monitor Risk Factors . 3 of 15
    • The Numbers You Need to Know . 4 of 15
    • Make Positive Lifestyle Changes . 5 of 15
    • Quick Quiz 1 . 6 of 15
    • Quick Quiz 2 . 7 of 15
    • Understanding Your Medications . 8 of 15
    • Sticking to Medication Plans . 9 of 15
    • Build Your Support System . 10 of 15
    • Strength in Support . 11 of 15
    • Start Getting the Support You Need . 12 of 15
    • Work with a Care Team . 13 of 15
    • Quick Quiz 3 . 14 of 15
    • Quick Quiz 4 . 15 of 15
    • Topic: How Can I Be an Active Member of My Health Care Team?
    • Taking an Active Role in Your Health Care . 1 of 13
    • Getting Started . 2 of 13
    • Tips for a Productive Visit . 3 of 13
    • Questions to Ask Your Team . 4 of 13
    • Have Confidence to Start the Conversation . 5 of 13
    • Be Your Own Health Hero . 6 of 13
    • Quick Quiz 1 . 7 of 13
    • What if I Don’t Understand the Answers? . 8 of 13
    • Ways to Meet with Your Health Care Professionals . 9 of 13
    • Quick Quiz 2 . 10 of 13
    • How to Continue Taking Care of Your Heart . 11 of 13
    • Survey Question 1 . 12 of 13
    • Survey Question 2 . 13 of 13
    • Other Modules in This Series
    • Let's Talk About Blood Pressure
    • Let’s Talk About Heart Failure
    • Let’s Talk About LDL Cholesterol

Understanding Your Medications

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In any treatment plan, health care professionals will likely ask to start with lifestyle changes first, but over time, medications also may be needed to reach your targets.

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Your health care team may prescribe a combination of medications to manage blood glucose and reduce risk for heart disease and stroke based on medical history. Medications may take the form of a pill, injection, patch, or a wearable pump.

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Take medications as prescribed and talk to your health care professional or pharmacist before making any changes.

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Download this infographic for more information and track medications using this handy chart.

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