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Novolin Vs. Novolog
What is Novolin? Novolin is a man made insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced…
Saxenda (Liraglutide) For Weight Loss
How effective is Saxenda (Liraglutide) for weight loss? Saxenda (Liraglutide) is an injectable drug that doctors can prescribe for people who are overweight or obese to reduce their weight. A…
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…
Metformin (Glucophage) Dosage
Metformin Dosage Your metformin dosage will vary depending on your response to treatment, kidney function and medical condition. For immediate release, adults with type 2 diabetes usually start with an initial dosage of 500…
Victoza Dosage
Victoza dosage Victoza dosing will vary depending on different patients. This is because the blood glucose levels can be affected by illness, skipping meals, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or stress. Note…
Levemir Vs. Novolog
What is Levemir? Levemir, which is also known as insulin detemir, is long acting insulin that is prescribed to patients with diabetes mellitus. Insulin detemir is a man made insulin that works…
Diabetes Mellitus Vs. Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus (DI) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are two medical conditions which are often confused as meaning the same thing. However, you should not mistake DI for DM which occurs…
Glimepiride (Amaryl) Dosage
What is Glimepiride (Amaryl)? Glimepiride is a hypoglycemic medication that is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin. When…
Humulin N (NPH) Insulin Peak Times, Onset and Duration of Action
What is Humulin N? Humulin N is a human insulin that is used to treat diabetes mellitus in both adults and children. Insulin is a natural hormone that is produced by the…
Novolin N (NPH) Insulin Peak Times, Onset and Duration of Action
What is Novolin N? Novolin N, also known as Insulin Isophane, is an intermediate acting insulin which is used to treat patients with diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition…
Onglyza Vs. Januvia
Both onglyza and januvia are antidiabetic drugs that belong to a class of drugs known as DPP-4 or dipeptidyl peptidase-4. This class of drugs is used to control high blood sugar levels in…
Farxiga Vs Invokana
What is Invokana? Invokana is the brand name of Canagliflozin. It is an oral diabetes drug that is used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This…