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Normal insulin release The pancreas is an organ in the upper abdomen that releases insulin in two ways: What is an insulin pump? Insulin pump therapy is part of the wave of new advances in medical technology that has revolutionized the management of diabetes. Insulin pumps deliver rapid-acting insulin in a manner that closely mimics …
Insulin Preparations & Insulin Treatment Insulin is the hormone that helps our body use glucose (sugar). In diabetes, the body is unable to use glucose because of deficiency or ineffectiveness of insulin. In type 1 diabetes, the body can not make insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the body can make insulin but does not respond …
Diabetes is a chronic and common condition in which blood glucose BG (sugar) level is increased. It can be controlled with diet, exercise, medications or insulin depending on the type of diabetes. Untreated, high BG may damage nerves either directly or because the blood supply to the nerves is reduced as a result of diabetes-related …
Diabetes (a disease in which blood sugar is high) is a chronic lifelong condition. Broadly speaking, diabetes can be divided into two types. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed by the immune system (autoimmune). Type 2 diabetes occurs in people who are generally overweight or inactive and have …
Trulicity What is Trulicity? Trulicity® (Dulaglutide) is a once-a-week, injectable medicine indicated to manage type 2 diabetes or to reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes. It mimics the action of GLP-1, and naturally occurring hormone that helps to regulate blood glucose levels. By binding to and activating the …
Ozempic What is Ozempic? Ozempic® (Semagltide) is a once a week, injectable medicine indicated to manage type 2 diabetes or to reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes. It mimics the action of GLP-1, and naturally occurring hormone that helps to regulate blood glucose levels. By binding to and …
Glp-1 & Gip analogs for diabetes treatment (Ozempic®, Trulicity®, bydureon®, rybelsus®) Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas which help movement of glucose from our blood into our cells and tissues. Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which blood glucose (BG) is higher than normal. This occurs because of insufficient insulin release from the …
Metformin (Glucophage) Metformin is the most prescribed initial medication for patients with type 2 diabetes, when lifestyle interventions (diet and increased exercise) are not enough to control blood glucose levels (BG). Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas which help movement of glucose from our blood into our cells and tissues. Diabetes mellitus is …
SGLT 2 Inhibitors Most diabetes experts now recommend SGLT-2 inhibitors as the first line choice for patients with type 2 diabetes. Compared to most other diabetes medications, and these agents have the unique ability to improve diabetes control & protect the heart and the kidney. These medicines work by promoting excretion of glucose in the …
Dietary Guidelines: The first and the most important step in the management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is to refer the patient for medical nutritional counseling and diabetes self-management coaching through a certified diabetes educator (CDE). Patient education should address the following topics: Because of an increase in blood volume during pregnancy, normal BG and …
