Diabetes Medication

Diabetes medication articles covering metformin, insulin, GLP-1 medicines, SGLT2 inhibitors, device-related safety, side effects, and practical questions to ask.Medication decisions should be individualized. Do not start, stop, or change prescribed treatment based on online information without clinician guidance.

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Statins and Diabetes: Benefits, Risks, and Questions to Ask

3rd June 202625th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

3 min readReviewed

Statins may slightly affect diabetes risk, but for many people with diabetes their heart-protection benefits are more important.

Aspirin and Diabetes: What Current Guidelines Actually Say

3rd June 202624th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

3 min readReviewed

Aspirin is not automatically recommended for everyone with diabetes. Learn primary vs secondary prevention and bleeding-risk caveats.

SGLT2 Inhibitors: Heart and Kidney Protection Beyond Glucose

3rd June 202621st March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

2 min readReviewed

SGLT2 inhibitors can protect heart and kidney health in selected people, but they also need clear sick-day and safety guidance.

GLP-1 Medications and Heart Protection: What the Evidence Shows

6th June 202619th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

2 min readReviewed

Some GLP-1 medicines have heart outcome benefits in type 2 diabetes, but evidence is medication-specific. Learn the main caveats.

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When Diabetes Medications Need Review: What to Check

6th June 202618th November 2025 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

2 min readReviewed

If diabetes medicines are not meeting goals, the answer may be review, not blame. Learn what to check before changing treatment.