CDI Staff Writer Articles
Best Bread for Diabetics
Bread is an essential and delicious food that many enjoy on a regular basis. But, if you suffer from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you must be careful when indulging.…
Fiasp Vs. Humalog
As diabetes treatment progresses, there are a number of new insulin and insulin-like products available on the market. To learn more about Fiasp and Humalog and decide which may be…
Byetta Vs. Victoza
Byetta and Victoza are two popular medications used to treat type 2 diabetes, typically in adult patients. Byetta and Victoza belong to a class of medications called incretin mimetics, which are commonly…
Sharps and Expired Insulin Vials Disposal
Living with diabetes is tricky. You must continually monitor your blood glucose levels to ensure they don’t drop too low, which is often an uncomfortable process that involves finger sticks…
Januvia (Sitagliptin) 25/50/100 mg Side Effects
Januvia (Sitagliptin) Side Effects The possible Januvia negative effects may be mild, common, severe or rare; although there are patients who never experience the unwanted effects. It’s good to be aware of…
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) 10 mg and 25 mg Side Effects
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Side Effects Dehydration – the drug may cause some patients lose body water as well as salt. So be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of dehydration…
Gestational Diabetes and Insulin
When is insulin needed for gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes affects between 3 and 20% percent of pregnant people. It is typically diagnosed between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy and…
Bydureon and Weight Loss
What is Bydureon (Exenatide)? Bydureon is a brand name of the drug exenatide. It is manufactured by AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company. It is a Type 2 diabetes medication that is…
Insulin Expiration. Using Expired Insulin
What is the danger of using insulin that has expired? Insulin manufacturers test their products to ensure they work as promised, but they also include an expiration date. While products…
Invokana Half-Life
What is Invokana (Canagliflozin)? Invokana is the brand name of the prescription medication canagliflozin. It is manufactured by Janssen, Inc. and is indicated for the treatment of patients with Type…
Chromium and Insulin
Which mineral enhances insulin activity? Insulin is a hormone that regulates the level of glucose in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition wherein an individual’s body cannot properly absorb…
Byetta Vs Bydureon
What is Byetta? Byetta is the brand-name of the medication exenatide. It is administered via injectable pen and belongs to the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drug class. It is manufactured by…