Glipizide
Today I’m going to talk about another diabetes medication in the same class as glyburide. I’d like to introduce you to glipizide, also known by the brand name Glucotrol. This is a ‘younger’ student...
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Dr K. here, your virtual pharmacist. Today we will start into a new class of medications to treat type 2 diabetes. We’re going to talk about the DPP-4 Inhibitors (don’t worry, there is no test at the...
View ArticleForxiga – Updated 1/9/14
Dr K. here, your virtual pharmacist. Today I will be venturing into new territory and discussing a diabetes medication that has not been approved for use in the United States. On November 14th, 2012...
View ArticleAn Introduction to Insulin
Today I am going to officially introduce you to our friend insulin. It’s something Phil and I have talked about before on the blog. Insulin is the chemical that your body makes that helps to lower...
View ArticleA Most Embarrassing Question
It’s fairly well known at work that I have Diabetes. I get questions from time to time about the disease or about what I eat. Some folks seem to think I eat only alfalfa sprouts, or the like – which...
View ArticleInvokana
Well today I have some exciting news to report. The FDA has approved that drug, Invokana, for use in the United States! (and no, this is not an April Fools joke!) Invokana is a drug that works like...
View ArticleThank You, Again
When this blog was started last August here on WordPress, there were no expectations as to how many people would look at it. There were hopes, yes. Hopes that folks would be touched and informed by...
View ArticleNews & Views
It’s already Friday! What happened to the week? So much going on… Meformin could lead to a longer life. “A drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes may delay the effects of aging and increase life span, a...
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