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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic medical condition which develops when the body does not produce enough insulin or becomes resistant to it. Insulin is a natural hormone produced by the…

What is type 1 diabetes (T1D)? T1D occurs when the immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas, which are responsible for producing insulin. Without insulin, the body cells cannot absorb…

When you have a diabetes diagnosis, that means you need to reduce your sugar intake. Thankfully, safer artificial sweeteners are available without the worry of increasing blood sugar levels. One of…

What is long-acting insulin? Long-acting insulin is a man made insulin that works by controlling blood glucose levels throughout the day. Long-acting insulin is also known as background or basal…

Intermediate-acting insulins are a critical component in the management of diabetes, providing a balance between rapid-acting and long-acting insulins. These insulins help maintain baseline insulin levels and manage blood glucose…

What is Repaglinide (Prandin)? Repaglinide is an oral hypoglycemic drug that belongs to a class of drugs called meglitinides. This oral medication lowers blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes by stimulating…

Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, you will need to change your lifestyle. It includes your daily diet. Thankfully, there are a lot of nutritious foods that individuals with diabetes…

Apidra (insulin glulisine) side effects Just like any other medication, you are likely to experience side effects as a result of using Apidra. However, not many people who use this medication…

What are DPP-4 Inhibitors?  Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors (known as DPP-4 inhibitors or ‘gliptins’ for short) are a class of oral medications that help regulate blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. They…

Artificial sweeteners are good substitutes for sugar. Besides the natural sweetness, you can use these artificial compounds; They have zero calories. However, is this enough for individuals with diabetes? What…

Jentadueto Side Effects A patient on Jentadueto is at risk of its side effects which may be serious or mild. The negative effects listed here may not be experienced by all the…

What is Actos (Pioglitazone)? Actos also known as pioglitazone, is a prescription drug that belongs to a class of medicine known as thiazolidinedione. Your doctor may prescribe pioglitazone alone or in…