SGLT-2 Inhibitors including Invokana (canagliflozin), Farxiga (dapagliflozin), Jardiance (empagliflozin) and Steglatro (ertugliflizin), are the newest class of oral medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. They’re generally well tolerated and associated with significant weight loss compared with other type 2 oral meds, but there are still precautions to consider.
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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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The clinical research team at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute is conducting a new study for people with type 2 diabetes on long acting insulin. This study will evaluate whether the use of a smartphone app that helps with insulin management can improve blood glucose control.
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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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A new study is looking at the relationship between diabetes self-care, diabetes distress, and time management in order to develop new programs for women.
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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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It’s a cookbook, a fitness trainer and a 24/7 motivator (oh yeah, and it also dials people). How to turn your smart phone into your best diabetes resource.
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There is evidence that laughter helps our immune system, pain tolerance, heart health, blood pressure, and a myriad of other things. But can it also help manage diabetes?
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Type 2 diabetes used to be called “adult onset diabetes”, but the number of children developing the disease has grown so much, nearly 25% of all new diabetes diagnoses in kids between the ages of 10 and 20 years old are now type 2.
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