Diabetes Forecast  The Healthy Living Magazine  7 Steps to
Effective Medications  If you’re not used to taking several
different meds, it can be a little daunting at first. Here are
some tips to make the medicine go down more smoothly.  1. Know
your stuff  Don’t leave your doctor’s office without knowing
exactly what medicine you are supposed to take, what it’s for,
how much to take, when, and how often. Write down the
information for future reference (Organize your medications with
this printable chart.)  2. Make a schedule  If you’re taking
lots of different meds, injections, or both, you may need to
actually write out a schedule to figure out how they all fit
together—and to make sure you remember to take them.  3. Avoid
bad interactions  Some drugs should not be taken together, and
some vitamins, dietary supplements, and even fruits or juices
(grapefruit, in particular) may change how certain medications
work. Inform all health care providers about any supplements or
nonprescription meds you take. Go over