What’s a normal blood sugar level?
What is a normal blood sugar level is a question I am asked so often. My patients have heard so many conflicting numbers over the course of their diabetes lives.
Can intermittent fasting lower blood glucose levels?
Can intermittent fasting lower blood glucose levels? A new study in the Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal recently set out to answer this very subject. Intermittent fasting has been around
Insulin pump therapy explained
Insulin pump therapy is a method used in type 1 diabetes for administering insulin. Conventionally, insulin was delivered via a subcutaneous injection. However, as technology has advanced, insulin pumps allow
Are carbohydrates bad for you?
Are carbohydrates bad for you is a topic I’ve wanted to blog on for some time. Many have an opinion on the matter but few appreciate the true facts. Therefore,
Keto diet – Everything you need to know
What is a keto diet? A keto diet is a type of diet where a person eats and drinks a very small amount of carbohydrates each day. Usually a keto
Prawn & Chicken Stir Fry
Check out this tasty low carb recipe. We certainly enjoyed it.
Intermediate acting insulins – Insulatard & Humulin I
Intermediate acting insulins are a type of insulin used to manage high glucose levels, usually as a result of diabetes. Historically, patients with type 1 diabetes would use intermediate acting
Mixed Insulins – – Novomix, Humulin M3, Humalog Mix, Insuman
Mixed insulins are a type of insulin mostly used to treat type 2 diabetes. They are a combination of both rapid acting and intermediate acting insulins. They can be a
SGLT-2 Inhibitors explained
Continuing with our medication series today we are discussing the class known as SGLT-2 inhibitors. This stands for sodium glucose co-transporter 2. As with all the posts in this series,