Type 2 Diabetes Articles
Hypokalemia (Low Potassium): Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is Hypokalemia? Hypokalemia is a medical condition where the potassium level in the bloodstream is too low. Low levels of potassium can be detected via an ECG or electrocardiogram.…
Hypoglycemia Vs. Diabetes
What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia and diabetes represent two opposing ends of a spectrum. Hypoglycemia is defined as low blood sugar level in the body that can lead to fatal conditions, whereas diabetes…
Ketones and Diabetes
What are ketones? Chemically known as ketone bodies, ketones are acids that form through the breakdown of fatty acids in the body. Elevated ketone levels are 1 of the major…
Glyburide and Alcohol
Glyburide and alcohol consumption There is a known interaction between Glyburide and alcohol. If you are diabetic, drinking alcohol may affect your blood sugar levels. Depending on how much alcohol you consume,…
What You Need To Know About Invokana and Metformin Combination
Patients with type 2 diabetes usually take metformin as the first line of treatment. Metformin is an oral prescription drug that is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control…
Metformin and Hypoglycemia
What is Metformin? Metformin is a type of oral hypoglycemic agent commonly used for treating Type II diabetes. In fact, it is one of the most widely used drugs around the world…
Metformin and Insulin Resistance
What does metformin do for insulin resistance? Metformin’s primary use is to control the overproduction of glucose by the liver. Metformin works to lower blood glucose levels, particularly during the night, to…
Glucose And Insulin Relationship
What is insulin? Insulin is a natural hormone produced by the beta cells in the pancreas that helps to regulate blood sugar levels. The insulin producing beta cells monitors the…
Different Types of Diabetes
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body cannot produce enough insulin or properly use the insulin that is produced, or a combination of both. Insulin is…
Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of conditions caused by the pancreas failing to produce enough insulin, the body becoming resistant to insulin, or a combination…
Diabetes Insipidus
What is diabetes insipidus (DI)? Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder which results in a water imbalance in the body. Unlike other types of diabetes such as type 1 and type 2…
Hyperkalemia (High Potassium Levels): Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is Hyperkalemia (High Potassium Levels)? Hyperkalemia is a medical condition where the potassium levels are abnormally high. For the muscle cells and nerve cells to function properly, your body…