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Medicines for People with Diabetes

Internet URL

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/medicines_ez/  

This document also available in Spanish

Sponsoring Agency

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Description

A general overview of the types of diabetes and information on the appropriate medications for Type I and Type II diabetes. The various types of medications are listed and described and their potential side effects are outlined. The brochure describes indications for insulin, injection and storage instructions, and differentiates between the five types of insulin available.

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Review Date

3/6/2007