CDI Staff Writer Articles
What is The Difference Between Lantus Vs Novolog?
What is Lantus? Lantus is a long-acting insulin that is used to control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes and in adults and children 6 years and older with…
What is the Humulin N Insulin Dosage?
Humulin N insulin is the market name for insulin isophane, or NPH insulin. It is an intermediate-acting form of insulin, which means that activity will typically start within 2 hours but…
Canadian Insulin Has Extended Its Regular Support Hours
As part of its expansion plan and commitment to serving you better, Canadian Insulin has extended its support hours effective April 7, 2022. The new customer care support hours would…
Does Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes?
Many people associate sugar consumption with the onset of Type 2 diabetes. It is a topic that does need further exploration seeing that sugar is being consumed at rates much…
Sweet Potatoes and Diabetes
Do you have plans to add sweet potatoes to your daily diet? How sure are you that they are safe, especially if you have diabetes? If managing your blood sugar…
Does Lantus Insulin Cause Weight Gain?
What is Lantus insulin? It is the market name for insulin glargine, a long-acting insulin used to treat type 1 or 2 diabetes. Insulin glargine is seen to have a steady…
Ginger and Diabetes
Ginger has an intense and spicy flavor that brings added taste to a dish. Ginger is a favorable home remedy for indigestion, stomach ache, and sore throat. With all the…
Different Types of Lactic Acidosis
Under normal metabolic conditions, glycolysis is the first step to gathering energy from consumed sugars. This process typically requires oxygen, and the yielded by-product goes further into its cellular process…
What is Insulin Degludec and What are the Brand Names?
What is insulin degludec? Insulin therapy is used to treat people with diabetes and comes in many different forms, as differentiated by many factors like the onset of action. Insulin…
Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Dogs: Symptoms and Causes
Diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs Diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin. Insulin plays an important role in blood sugar regulation. If the dog cannot produce enough…
Lancing Device Uses
What is a lancing device used for? A Lancing Device or Lancet Device is a medical device that uses Lancets to prick your finger and collect a blood sample. This blood sample is then placed in…
Brown Rice and Diabetes
One of the many foods that contain a rich amount of carbohydrates is rice. White rice, for example, has a high glycemic index. Note that any type of edibles that…