CDI Staff Writer Articles
Metabolic Syndrome
What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a group of medical conditions that includes high blood glucose, high blood pressure, excess abdominal fat, low HDL levels (good cholesterol), and high…
Bydureon Vs. Victoza
What is Bydureon? Bydureon is an extended release medicine also known by its generic name exenatide. It is usually prescribed with exercise and diet to control blood sugar in patients…
Actos (Pioglitazone) and Weight Gain
What is Actos (Pioglitazone)? Actos is a once daily oral tablet that is used to control high amounts of blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. The brand name of…
Saxenda (Liraglutide) Uses and Dosage
What is Liraglutide (Saxenda) used for? Liraglutide, sold under the brand name Saxenda, is an injectable non-insulin medicine that is used to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetic patients. This medication…
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
What is type 2 diabetes (T2D)? Type 2 diabetes is a common metabolic disorder that results in high levels of blood sugar. This medical condition occurs when the body cannot…
Statin Drugs and Diabetes
What are statin drugs? Statins are prescription drugs taken by patients with high amounts of LDL or bad cholesterol. Bad cholesterol usually builds up in the arteries, increasing the risk…
Prediabetes (Borderline Diabetes)
What is prediabetes (borderline diabetes)? Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. However, if prediabetes…
Actos (Pioglitazone) Uses
What is Actos (Pioglitazone)? Actos is an oral prescription medicine that is taken by type 2 diabetic people to help them control high amounts of blood glucose. The generic name…
Humalog vs Humulin
Humalog vs Humulin. Both are refer to insulin medications that are used to reduce high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced by…
What is Bolus Insulin? Brands and Dosing
What is bolus insulin? It is the man-made insulin that is taken with a meal to help regulate blood sugar levels after eating. When you eat, the level of blood glucose…
Lantus (Glargine Insulin) for Cats
What is Lantus (glargine insulin)? It is a man-made insulin that is used to treat people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Lantus refers to the brand name of insulin glargine and…
Janumet Side Effects
Janumet Side Effects All the medications used can lead to side effects. A side effect is the undesired effect caused by the drug if taken in the prescribed dose, may…