Medications are a vital part of diabetes management, so knowing your pharmacist and being able to communicate about your medications is a plus. Choosing one pharmacy to fill all of your prescriptions will help the pharmacist keep track of your medications and recognize potential interaction concerns.

Tips for Prescription and Medication Safety

• Each time you get a new prescription, ask the pharmacist to look at your profile and check for interactions.
• When you bring home a medication refill, double-check the name on the bottle, the medication name, and the dose. Also, compare the new pills with the old ones. Pill colors and sizes do change, so if there is a discrepancy, call your pharmacist.
• Before purchasing cold remedies, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, or any other over-the-counter products, consult your pharmacist and/or physician. Many commonly used products can interact with medications used to control diabetes, as well as with many other medications.