Diabetic Living Australia

YOUR GO-TO DIABETES MEDICATION GUIDE

There’s no such thing as one size fits all

Almost 80 per cent of people living with diagnosed diabetes in Australia take some type of medication to help manage it, so if you’re one of them, you’re not alone.

But it’s likely the type of medication you need, and the dose, will change over time. So, while you might be familiar with your current prescription, you may need to come to grips with a different one in the future.

Don’t panic. Our handy go-to medication guide can help you navigate the different diabetes treatment options.

THE TABLETS

There are six different classes or groups of diabetes tablets. While they all work slightly differently to lower BGLs, none are oral

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