CDI Staff Writer Articles
What is Glucagonoma? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is glucagonoma? Glucagonoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor that originates almost exclusively from the pancreas. More specifically, glucagonoma originates from the alpha 2 cells in the pancreas. It is…
Janumet Uses
Combination therapy refers to the use multiple medications to fight a particular condition like type II diabetes. In this article, the focus is on combination therapy used to manage type II…
What is the Best Blood Glucose Meter (Glucometer)?
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes and are seeking a trustworthy, accurate way to monitor your blood glucose levels from home or work, there are several glucometer (blood glucose…
Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus can be defined as a condition that causes high blood sugar levels. It can have a variety of causes and can be divided into two major categories: type…
Fasting Hypoglycemia – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is fasting hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood glucose levels fall below the normal range. Clinically, it is defined as a blood sugar level of less than 60mg/dL. Being an…
Metformin and Pregnancy
The first fact that any concerned pregnant mother with diabetes should know is that when using metformin drug during pregnancy, metformin will indeed cross over the placenta and circulate in the fetus.…
Pancreatitis in Cats with Diabetes
Pancreatitis and diabetes in cats have a proven causal link between them. Pancreatitis is a common comorbidity in cats and can be frequently found diagnosed alongside diabetes mellitus during its first presentation…
Novolin Vs. Lantus
Similarities and differences between Lantus vs Novolin A comparison between Lantus and Novolin highlights a few key differences. Lantus is a long-acting insulin analog, while Novolin is separated into three different formulations of…
Regular Insulin Vs. Lispro
What is Lispro? Lispro is a rapid-acting insulin agent that is produced through the chemical modification of regular human insulin. Because of this, Lispro is able to function faster and can…
Repaglinide (Prandin) Dosage
Repaglinide (Prandin)Dosage Repaglinide is available in tablets containing 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg of the active ingredient. For patients beginning Repaglinide therapy who have not been previously treated with anti-diabetic…
Pioglitazone (Actos) Mechanism of Action
What is Pioglitazone (Actos)? Pioglitazone is an oral anti-diabetic agent that is useful in regulating blood sugar levels in patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus. It acts primarily by increasing…
What is the Half-Life of Lantus (Glargine) Insulin?
Lantus insulin is considered a long-acting insulin, with a half-life of 12 hours. It is the brand name for insulin glargine and has the potential to function for up to 24 hours.…