Supplements & medications: questions to ask first

Combining supplements with medication can change risk. This is especially important when medication already affects blood glucose.

Bring useful information

Take the current supplement label, serving instructions and a complete list of prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines and other supplements to the discussion.

Questions worth asking

Could ingredients overlap with medication effects? Are there interaction concerns? Should glucose monitoring change? Are there reasons to avoid the product around surgery, pregnancy or a particular condition?