Diabetes & Edema: Causes and Interventions
Edema is fluid buildup in the legs when the tissues or blood vessels in your legs or other body parts hold more fluid than they should.
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Diabetes in Men?
In this article, we take a closer look at what diabetes is, its symptoms, risk factors, and how it is related to men.
The Link Between Obesity & Diabetes
Obesity is not just a health concern. The medical cost associated with obesity in 2008 was roughly $147 billion in the U.S. Obesity can also cause a slew of health problems. One of these includes the development of diabetes, specifically type II diabetes.
What is the Difference Between Jardiance and Invokana?
While both medications have similar mechanisms, they vary in terms of important characteristics. This article will discuss the similarities and differences between Jardiance and Invokana.
The Story of ReliOn Insulin Brands
Walmarts ReliOn NovoLog insulin has received much coverage from the media as an affordable solution to the ever-increasing cost of insulin. How does this insulin compare to other top brand insulins and can it be used by both type 1 and type 2 diabetics?
How Insulin Has Changed, and Changed Lives along the Way
Research into the development of insulin has driven scientists to take significant steps towards understanding human biology and a few Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research into this very important hormone.
Oral Diabetes Medication vs Injectable Insulin
It is important that patients are aware of the different treatment options available for diabetes, including the differences between oral and injectable medications, so that they can be informed and make decisions with their diabetes care team about the best plan of care.
The Mighty Pen: Pros & Cons of Using Insulin Pens
This article will provide information on the pros and cons of insulin pens, common characteristics of the pens currently available on the market, how the medication (non-insulin) pens work, and finally considerations regarding the glucagon pen.
Insulin – A Miracle Drug
Insulin is a drug most associated with diabetes and has proven to be a miracle drug for persons with diabetes. Improvements in insulin are made on a regular basis as new types arrive on the market and combinations of insulin and medication are blended into one injection.
Basal Bolus Therapy: Types, Advantages & Delivery
Basal-bolus insulin therapy is an intensive insulin management regimen that is usually followed by patients with Type I diabetes.