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Learn the basics

Be patient

Attend all follow-ups

Keep in touch with your care team

Track daily trends

Manage side effects early

Stay positive

Be patient

Click Each Card for More Information

Learn the basics

Be patient

Attend all follow-ups

Keep in touch with your care team

Track daily trends

Manage side effects early

Stay positive

Learn the basics

Attend all follow-ups

Keep in touch with your care team

Track daily trends

Manage side effects early

Stay positive

Learn the basics

Attend all follow-ups

Keep in touch with your care team

Track daily trends

Manage side effects early

Stay positive

Be patient

“Ask your personal physician or pharmacist for exact instructions on how to take the medication,” says Dr. Woo. “Then, set alarms or reminders on your phone.”

Learn the basics

“The main thing is patience,” says Misra. It can take time for the side effects to subside, and for some people, it can take months to see results.

Be patient

Once you start a new treatment, your doctor may want to see you more frequently to monitor for side effects and gauge how well the medication is working.

Attend all follow-ups

Always talk to your doctor before making any adjustments to the dose, and never stop taking a medication on your own.

Keep in touch with your care team

Keep a log of glucose readings and how you feel after each dose. Woo suggests checking your blood sugar a little more frequently after a medication change to ensure it’s not causing low blood sugar.

Track daily trends

Ask your doctor about common side effects and ways to reduce them. And don’t wait to report any new side effects.

Manage side effects early

Starting a medication feeling optimistic is a great first step, says Misra.

Stay positive