What’s in My Medicine Cabinet: Nikki’s Must-Haves for Type 2 Diabetes

When it comes to managing her Type 2 diabetes, Nikki Nurse knows that it’s important to stay organized.

One of her favorite ways to do so is by using a pill box to organize her medications. With a space for each day of the week, she can keep track of her diabetes medications, vitamins, and supplements with ease. Each day, she pours out her pills into a container to swallow with some water.

“Managing diabetes can be very daunting, but it’s important to remember to find systems that will work for you,” she says.

You can read more about Nikki’s experience with Type 2 diabetes here and how she manages her A1C here.

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Marisa Taylor Karas

Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.

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