CDI Staff Writer Articles
What are Some of the Safe Diabetic Drinks and Alcohol
How safe is alcohol for diabetes patients? Well, the answer is YES! Although alcohol consumption is not the best practice as it excessively raises or lowers blood glucose levels. However,…
Diabetes And Breastfeeding
What is the connection between diabetes and breastfeeding? Gestational Diabetes and breastfeeding have long been associated with each. It is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. It is…
Can Diabetics Eat Pizza?
Can diabetics eat pizza? Despite being unhealthy, pizzas are everyone’s favorite cheat meal. However, for people with diabetes, pizzas may not be the best bet. Although it does not contain…
Worst Fruits For Diabetics
What are the worst fruits for diabetics? Worst Fruits for Diabetics. Adding fruits to your daily meal plan helps you achieve a balanced diet. Besides vegetables, fruits are also a…
Farxiga (Forxiga, Dapagliflozin) 5 mg and 10 mg Side Effects
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin) Side Effects Similar to other oral diabetes medications, Farxiga also has a wide range of adverse reactions apart from its primary function of controlling blood sugar levels. We…
Taking Glyburide During Pregnancy
A new study has found that the drug Glyburide can cause problems in babies whose mothers were given the drug to treat diabetes that developed during pregnancy. The study has…
Glyburide (Diabeta) Side Effects
Known Side Effects of Glyburide (Diabeta) Like other anti-diabetic drugs, Glyburide can also cause a wide range of side effects. These unwanted reactions can be common, severe, and rare. In…
Glyburide (Diabeta) Uses and Dosage
What is Glyburide (Diabeta, Glibenclamide, Micronase)? Glyburide Uses and Dosage. Glyburide is a popular oral diabetic medication. This generic medicine is available under the brand names Diabeta, Glibenclamide, and Micronase.…
Avandia (Rosiglitazone) Side Effects
Avandia (Rosiglitazone) Side Effects Like other oral antidiabetic medicines, Avandia (Rosiglitazone) has corresponding side effects categorized based on their intensity to the patients receiving the treatment, including mild and severe. Take into account…
Basal vs Bolus Insulin
Basal vs Bolus. To understand the differences between basal versus bolus insulin, it is best that the physiological needs of the human body be brought into focus. The body’s insulin…
Does Eating too Much Sugar Cause Gestational Diabetes?
What is gestational diabetes? The term gestational diabetes (GD) refers to diabetes that is diagnosed during pregnancy. Current estimates place between 3% to 25% of all pregnant women to be…
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) Uses and Dosage
What is Rosiglitazone (Avandia)? One of the effective medications used today for treating diabetes is Rosiglitazone. It is a pill taken orally and works best with proper diet and regular…