Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Trulicity. It helps keep blood sugar at normal levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Trulicity may have other uses, too.  

Trulicity is given as an injection under the skin. 

This medicine is given once a week and on the same day of each week. You can take the dose with food or without food. 

Before giving a dose at home, you should demonstrate an injection to your health care provider. If you still have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help. Remember to never share this medicine or needles. 
 
At first, many patients have nausea, but this should improve soon. Other common effects include a mild headache, diarrhea and a decrease in appetite. Low blood sugar could also happen. This could affect your concentration and reaction time. You should be aware of this before doing activities that require you to be alert. You may need emergency help for blood sugar that is very low or high. Make sure you talk to your doctor about checking your blood sugar and when to get help. 

Rare but serious side effects could occur with Trulicity and similar medicines. These include allergic reactions and problems with the pancreas, kidneys, thyroid or injection site. It's important to read the Medication Guide for more information. You should call your doctor if you notice unusual changes to your body. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely. 

You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. 

You should keep Trulicity in the refrigerator. 

For best results with Trulicity, use it exactly as directed. Also, follow your doctor's advice for diet, exercise, and drinking ample amounts of fluid.