CDI Staff Writer Articles
Micronase Vs. Diabeta
Similarities and differences between Diabeta vs Micronase Similarities Micronase and Diabeta both belong to a class of diabetes medications known as sulfonylureas. Both medications contain glyburide and are indicated to reduce blood glucose levels…
Cantaloupe and Diabetes
Is cantaloupe good for diabetics? As a diabetic, we must know that not all fruits are safe to consume when you have diabetes. Fruits contain carbohydrates that quickly affect your…
Diabetes and Sleep
How is sleep associated with diabetes? Does the condition cause insomnia or sleep deprivation? While diabetes does not directly trigger sleeping problems, some factors can affect how your body rests…
Lantus Insulin Overdose: Treatment and Symptoms
What is Lantus insulin? It is a long-acting insulin glargine injection used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adult and pediatric patients. A single dose per day of Lantus is enough…
Sitagliptin Vs. Saxagliptin
What are Sitagliptin and Saxagliptin? Sitagliptin and Saxagliptin are hypoglycemic medications used for treating type 2 diabetes. The first line of treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus is composed of metformin (for…
Insulin Signaling and Transduction Pathways
Insulin signaling and transduction pathways play a major role in the regulation of metabolic homeostasis. All cells in the body are mainly fueled by glucose that is transported through blood…
Potatoes and Diabetes
What causes your blood sugar to rise? Carbohydrates play a role in people with diabetes. Once you consume too many carbohydrates, there is a high chance that your blood glucose…
Cashews and Diabetes
Nuts are a good source of fiber and protein. They can improve blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes attacks. Cashew nut is one of them. Learn the benefits of consuming…
Diabetes and Covid Vaccine
The creation of a vaccine has been the utmost priority since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, the vaccine becomes available during the surge of the virus. Those with…
Cellulitis and Diabetes
What is Cellulitis? Cellulitis refers to a bacterial infection affecting the inner layers of the skin. This infection’s most common bodily sites are the legs and the face. Without immediate…
Glyburide and Hypoglycemia
What is Glyburide ? Glyburide belongs to the group of second-generation sulfonylureas—a type of medication that is used to treat type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes has high sugar…
Similarities Between NovoRapid vs NovoLog
What is NovoLog/NovoRapid? Insulin aspart is a rapid-acting insulin analog marketed as NovoLog/NovoRapid by Novo Nordisk. It is a synthetic type of insulin that has been modified to perform a certain task.…