CDI Staff Writer Articles
Glipizide Vs. Januvia
Januvia vs glipizide is an interesting discussion involving anti-diabetic medications. Glipizide explained Glipizide is regarded as a potent oral anti-diabetic agent belonging to a group of drug class called sulfonylurea and used only…
Diabetes Insipidus and Alcohol Consumption
Diabetes Insipidus and alcohol consumption has a large correlation that every suffering patient should know. This form of diabetes is a disorder that is usually characterized by increased thirst and…
Glimepiride Vs. Glyburide
Similarities and differences between glimepiride and glyburide Similarities Both glimepiride and glyburide are oral anti-diabetic drugs that belong to the sulfonylureas class of drugs. They act by increasing insulin release from the…
Novolin R Vs Novolog Insulin
Novolin vs Novolog. When comparing Novolin R versus Novolog Insulin, you may notice a number of similarities and differences. What is Novolin R? First, Novolin R is chemically very…
Repaglinide (Prandin) Side Effects
Repaglinide (Prandin) side effects The most commonly reported side effect of Repaglinide is hypoglycemia. If a patient becomes hypoglycemic during therapy, aggressive treatment with oral glucose and subsequent monitoring by a clinician is…
Levemir and Gestational Diabetes
What is Levemir? Levemir, also known as insulin detemir, is a long-acting basal insulin analog. It has a 24-hour duration of action and is made from the bacteria Saccharomyces cerevisiae through a chemical…
What is the Difference Between Avandia vs Metformin?
When comparing Avandia vs Metformin, it is important to consider that both are oral anti-diabetic medications; however, they are neither chemically nor structurally similar. What is Avandia? Avandia is actually the…
How Long Does It Take for Glyburide to Work?
What is Glyburide? Glyburide is a potent anti-diabetic medication that is taken in the tablet form. Its trade names in Canada include DiaBeta, Euglucon, Gen-Glybe, Med-Glybe, and Mylan-Glybe. It is usually…
Repaglinide (Prandin) Uses
What is Repaglinide (Prandin)? Repaglinide is an oral hypoglycemic drug that belongs to a class of drugs called meglitinides. This oral medication lowers blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes…
Can Victoza be Taken with Insulin Together?
What is Victoza? Victoza is the brand name of liraglutide, which is an antidiabetic agent that increases the body’s production of insulin to lower the blood sugar level. It does so by…
Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips Recall 2018 Alert
In case you missed it, Roche announced a batch of lot numbers of Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips ordered to be recalled. Test strips under those lot numbers can report erroeneous measurements Roche…
How to use Delica Lancing Device? Short and easy instructions
Prior to use, wash the hands thoroughly with soapy, warm water. Then rinse and dry. Remove the cap and insert a new OneTouch Delica 30g Lancet into your OneTouch Delica Lancing Device. The…