5 Tips to help you to remember to take your medication

In the fast paced world that we live in, remembering to take your medicine and when can be very difficult. In addition to remembering to pay bills on time, walking the dog, etc; taking your prescription is just one more thing to on a long list of things to memorize. Listed below are 5 tips to help ensure that you take your medicine each day.

• Utilizing a pillbox is one of the most effective things you can do to help remember taking your medication. You can fill the pillbox once a week with the appropriate dosages. You can purchase a pillbox at most drugstores for a small amount of money.
• Setting an alarm on a clock, cell phone or watch can also help to remember when to take your medication.  If you are using a cell phone, you can preset which medication to take and the dosage to display on the screen.  If you have a personal computer, try to set a reminder on your calendar.
• Creating a buddy system can also be helpful. If you know someone that also takes medicine on a daily basis, schedule to call each other everyday with a reminder.
• Ask your family members to get involved. Inform them of the medications you are taking and the dosages. They can help research the medications for you and remind you when to take them.
• Try to associate taking your medication with something that you do on a daily basis such as eating breakfast or brushing your teeth. This is a great strategy for remembering to take your medication at the same time each day.

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Diabetes Monitor http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/b155.htm