CDI Staff Writer Articles
Diabetes and Vitamin B-12 Deficiency
Diabetes is the most common metabolic disorder in the world. In 2019, approximately 9.3 percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 79 years worldwide were known to have…
Differential Diagnosis of Diabetes
Diabetes is a complex disease with different types that require accurate diagnosis and management. This article will focus on differentiating between Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and Maturity Onset…
Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body’s cells fail to absorb glucose from the blood properly, resulting in increased blood sugar levels. The cause of this disorder is insulin resistance, which…
Preventing Diabetes in Dogs and Cats
What Causes Diabetes in Dogs and Cats? Just as humans can be diagnosed with diabetes, so can our beloved pets! Diabetes is caused by insulin deficiency, in some cases the…
The Best Cereals for Diabetics
Breakfast cereals are an important part of family breakfast and everyone should be able to enjoy a box of their favourite Saturday morning treat. However, people who suffer from diabetes…
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis? Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of diabetes that can have serious – and even fatal – consequences. It occurs when a lack of insulin results…
Insulin Syringes Measurements
Parts of the Insulin Syringe Insulin syringe measurement. In order to properly care for your health, it is vital that you understand the tools required to administer insulin. There are…
Insulin Pens: Types, Benefits, Uses and Storage
Introduction When diabetes was first able to be properly treated, the methodology involved the diabetic being administered an injection of insulin, much as it does today. Fortunately, we no longer…
Cost of Treating Diabetes in Cats
Feline diabetes Cost of cat insulin. Feline diabetes might sound scary but, with proper management, your cat can still live a long, healthy life. While caring for a cat with…
How to Lower High Insulin Levels
High insulin levels can lead to serious complications for people with diabetes. Producing too much insulin can result in insulin resistance, which causes not only prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes but…
Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Uses
What is Tradjenta (Linagliptin)? Tradjenta or linagliptin is an oral diabetes drug which helps to improve blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes. This medication works by regulating the amount of insulin produced by…
Macugen Vs. Lucentis
What is Macugen? Macugen (pegaptanib sodium injection) is a sterile solution that contains the active ingredient pegaptanib sodium. Macugen solution is supplied in a single-dose, pre-filled syringe and it is…