The use of DPP-4 inhibitors (Januvia, Onglyza, Tradjenta and Nesina) has been so widespread because these medications come in a pill, only need to be taken once a day and have few side effects.
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Insulin sensitizers represent an important class of oral medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and work mainly by reducing insulin resistance, but a false scare with rosiglitatone led to prescribing changes for many healthcare providers.
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Metformin is currently recommended as the first drug of choice for people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (unless there is a contraindication to it) and is generally a safe medication. However, there are a few precautions to take and things to be aware of while on the medication.
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There are nine major types of oral medications in the U.S. for people living with type 2 diabetes. In this first article of a series, we’re focusing on sulfonylureas or SFUs, which are one of the oldest oral medications on the market.
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A new oral medication for T1D is awaiting FDA approval, and it’s shown fewer highs, fewer lows, and more predictable insulin dosing in recent studies.
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What happens when you accidentally inject yourself with a big dose of the wrong insulin? Author Sarah Durrand shares how an extreme low blood sugar led her to one of her highest achievements.
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Recently approved by the FDA, Ozempic sets itself apart from other once-weekly GLP-1 RAs for type 2 diabetes by demonstrating the quickest and greatest effect in reducing blood glucose and body weight in studies. Is it right for you?
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We all have them…mistakes we’ve made that we don’t even want to share with our own mother. Dr. Jeremy Pettus puts it all out there and gets real about what recently happened when he took the right dose of the wrong insulin.
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We should all do what we can to keep our hearts healthy and happy. If you have type 2 diabetes, you are at an even higher risk of having heart disease. The good news is there is a lot you can do to prevent it!
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Achieving glucose goals is a critical part of overall diabetes management. The better the glucose control the lower the risk of long-term complications . Taking two or more glucose-lowering medications is usually needed in people with type 2 diabetes to achieve normal or near-normal glucose control.
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