CDI Staff Writer Articles
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Uses
What is Jardiance (Empagliflozin)? Jardiance is an oral diabetes drug used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It is a brand name for empagliflozin. T2D…
Metformin and Alcohol Interaction
Metformin and alcohol consumption If you have diabetes, you might be wondering whether you can take metformin tablets and alcohol together. Just like other medications which interact with other substances, the drug…
Avandia (Rosiglitazone) Dosage
What is Rosiglitazone (Avandia)? Rosiglitazone, also known by its brand name Avandia, is an oral diabetes drug that is used to control the level of blood glucose in patients with type…
Diabetic Test (Glucometer) Strips Uses
What are diabetic blood glucose test strips? Diabetic blood glucose tests strips or glucometer strips are small disposable plastic slips that allow people with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose…
Januvia (Sitagliptin) Uses
What is Januvia (Sitagliptin) Used For? Januvia refers to a hypoglycemic drug which is used to treat high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This medication is used to treat type…
Novolin Uses and Side Effects
What is Novolin Used For? Novolin is a type of man-made insulin used to control blood glucose levels, which work just like the natural insulin produced by the pancreas. Sometimes, due to personal…
Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Side Effects
Novolog (insulin aspart) side effects Along with its desired effects, one may be faced with Novolog (insulin aspart) negative effects. If they happen, they may require medical intervention, though others will…
Janumet and Weight Loss
What is Janumet? Janumet is a combination of two prescription drugs that includes Januvia and Metformin. Metformin and Januvia are both oral diabetes drugs that are used to control blood glucose levels. Metformin works…
Different Types of Glucometers (Blood Glucose Meters)
What is a glucometer? A glucometer is an important medical device that is used to measure blood glucose levels from home. This device, which is also known as a diabetic blood…
Humalog (Insulin Lispro) Dosage
Being diagnosed with diabetes may bring mixed feelings. But accepting it is crucial to be in a position to start the treatment, for example, Humalog just prescribed by the doctor.…
Humalog (Insulin Lispro) – Peak Times, Onset and Duration of Action
What is Humalog (insulin lispro)? Humalog onset and peak. Humalog is the brand name of insulin lispro, and is used to control high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.…
Onglyza (Saxagliptin) 2.5mg, 5mg Side Effects
Onglyza (Saxagliptin) Side Effects The possible side effects of the drug are: Upper respiratory tract infection Urinary tract infection Headache Runny nose Sore throat Cough The above Onglyza side effects are normally…