CDI Staff Writer Articles
How Does Lantus Insulin Work in the Body?
What is Lantus insulin? Lantus is a long-acting injection that contains insulin glargine as its active ingredient. Designed to be injected subcutaneously, insulin glargine is a recombinant analogue of human insulin that has hypoglycemic…
Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Dosage and Overdose
Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Dosage Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Dosage and Overdose. The starting dose of Novolog will vary from one person to another. Your doctor will determine your dosage based on your weight,…
What You Should Know About Levemir Injection Site Reactions
What is Levemir? Levemir is a type of diabetes medication known as insulin (a naturally-occurring hormone made by pancreatic beta cells). It is formulated with insulin detemir of rDNA origin (a recombinant…
Diabetes and Teeth
Diabetes negatively impacts the entire body, including the mouth and teeth. People diagnosed with high blood sugar often experience oral health problems. But what is the relationship between diabetes and…
How Does Diabetes Affect Man and Woman Sexually?
How Does Diabetes Affect Man and Woman Sexually? One of the chronic conditions that negatively impact sexual life is diabetes. Poor blood sugar management can lead to different sexual health…
Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes
What is the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet refers to a type of diet inspired by the eating habits of people living in the vicinity of the Mediterranean Sea. This…
Actos Vs. Metformin
What are Actos and Metformin? Both Actos and Metformin are antidiabetic medicines that reduce elevated blood glucose levels in individuals with type II diabetes. However, there are substantial differences between the…
Lantus Insulin Injection Sites
Lantus insulin is an injection that contains 100 units/ml of insulin glargine (a long-acting insulin analogue). It is generally indicated for the management of hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. How to inject Lantus…
Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) in Pregnancy: Symptoms and Causes
Insulin is a peptide hormone that controls the blood glucose levels. Found naturally in the body, it is synthesized by beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans. In order to…
Diabetes and Irrational Behavior
Are you experiencing uncanny behavioral changes that are not a part of your usual personality? Do you tend to feel a sense of agitation, irritability, forgetfulness, disorientation and confusion for…
Diabetes Fatigue: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What is Diabetes Fatigue? One of the major symptoms or conditions associated with diabetes is fatigue. These two medical dilemmas are oftentimes linked to each other as they are caused…
Rybelsus Vs. Ozempic
Rybelsus Vs. Ozempic are two anti-diabetes medications. These FDA-approved medicines help control blood sugar levels in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Although Rybelsus and Ozempic share similar functions, they…