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,
Glucagon Like Peptide – 1 (GLP-1)
Continuing with our medication series today we are discussing the class known as glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1). As with all the posts in this series, this is not advice about
DPP-4 Inhibitors – Linagliptin, Sitagliptin, Alogliptin, Saxagliptin
Continuing with our medication series today we are discussing the class known as Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4 inhibitors). As with all the posts in this series, this is not advice
The best way to lose weight – The power of exercise
The best way to lose weight is multifactorial. No single method rules the roost and we know losing weight can be tough. In fact, many of my patients can’t understand
Foods to lower cholesterol
Introduction to foods to lower cholesterol In this article we will look at the foods to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol is a condition many of us suffer with and can
Sulphonylureas
Continuing with our medication series today we are discussing the class known as sulphonylureas. As with all the posts in this series, this is not advice about whether or not
New Study links weight to faster diabetes progression
A new study published in the journal of the endocrine society has revealed some interesting insights for diabetes care. The study demonstrated how being overweight or obese contributes to diabetes
4 myths for lowering blood glucose levels T2DM
As part of my opinion pieces I thought I need to do one on lowering blood glucose levels. I’ve heard lots of weird and wonderful approaches to lowering blood glucose