Your diabetes medicines are only one part of your medication history.
Prescription medicines for other conditions, over-the-counter products and supplements may also be relevant when your diabetes treatment is reviewed.
A useful medicine list can include:
- Name of each medicine
- Current dose
- How often it is taken
- Medicines that have recently been prescribed or discontinued by a healthcare professional
- Vitamins or supplements being used
- Known medicine allergies
Why bring this information to an appointment?
It can help your healthcare professional understand your current treatment more accurately and identify issues that may need further discussion.
Do not stop a medicine simply because you think it may be affecting your glucose. Treatment changes should be based on appropriate medical assessment.
At Kharghar Diabetes & Obesity Clinic, Kharghar, reviewing the complete medication history can form part of an individual diabetes assessment.
Keeping an updated medicine list can also be useful when you consult different healthcare professionals.
Disclaimer: This information is intended for general health awareness and should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for professional consultation. Individual evaluation and treatment may vary.
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