Type 2 Diabetes Articles
Diarrhea and Diabetes – Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
One of the dangers of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes is how it can cause the onset of other health conditions and diseases. As diabetes progresses in the body,…
Hyperinsulinemia – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Hyperinsulinemia? Hyperinsulinemia occurs when the body has abnormally high levels of insulin. Our pancreas create insulin to manage our body’s blood glucose levels. Hyperinsulinemia is often associated with Type 2 diabetes…
Trulicity Vs. Byetta
Trulicity and Byetta are both injectable diabetes medications used to manage high blood sugar levels in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Trulicity and Byetta are used with proper diet, exercise, and other oral medications…
Diabetic Retinopathy – Signs and Symptoms
The first sign of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is often blurry vision, but this disorder can present with a number of symptoms. Read on to learn more. Blurry vision Blurry vision…
Diabetic Neuropathy
What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is damage to the nerves caused by high blood sugar glucose. There are different types of diabetic neuropathy that can be defined both by…
Metformin Long-Term Side Effects
What is Metformin? Metformin is a top medication choice for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. It reduces blood glucose levels by inhibiting the production of hepatic (liver) glucose (gluconeogenesis).…
Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body’s cells fail to absorb glucose from the blood properly, resulting in increased blood sugar levels. The cause of this disorder is insulin resistance, which…
The Best Cereals for Diabetics
Breakfast cereals are an important part of family breakfast and everyone should be able to enjoy a box of their favourite Saturday morning treat. However, people who suffer from diabetes…
Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Uses
What is Tradjenta (Linagliptin)? Tradjenta or linagliptin is an oral diabetes drug which helps to improve blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes. This medication works by regulating the amount of insulin produced by…
Macugen Vs. Lucentis
What is Macugen? Macugen (pegaptanib sodium injection) is a sterile solution that contains the active ingredient pegaptanib sodium. Macugen solution is supplied in a single-dose, pre-filled syringe and it is…
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Dosage
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Dosage Jardiance is available in 10 mg and 25 mg strengths. Empagliflozin is taken once daily and the starting dose is 10 mg. If the blood sugar levels aren’t controlled…
The Relationship Between Stress and Diabetes
For many years, the medical and scientific communities have acknowledged that there is a relationship between stress and diabetes. Unfortunately, studies examining how and why stress contributes to the development…