There are millions of Americans that suffer from diabetes (#diabetes). Whether we are discussing type 1 or Type 2, those that suffer need diabetes medications to regulate sugar in the body. It is not only those that are overweight who suffer but also those who have a genetic predisposition. As we get older, we will rely more heavily on diabetes medications. The prescription drugs below can be summarized into 4 main … [Read more...]
What Happens When The FDA Updates A Drug Label Like Januvia
In order for a prescription pharmaceutical product like Januvia (#Januvia) to get approved for sale in the US, it needs the blessing of the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory authority for all food drugs entering the US. Not only do you have to prove that your medication works, but you also have to be under constant supervision to assure quality and effectiveness. As new information is acquired about … [Read more...]
If Sugar Doesn’t Kill You, Avandia Might
Every time I go to the supermarket, I can smell the baked goods being freshly prepared in the bakery. That inviting smell makes my mouth water and brings feelings of joy, happiness as well as memories of family meals. All my sense have been kicked into high alert just from the bakery department. Once I clear my head and settle down, I remember that I need to keep my sweet tooth in check. One of the main reasons is that my … [Read more...]
The New Cholesterol Standards
If you have gone to a doctor recently, chances are they checked your cholesterol. If it was too high, they put you on a statin such as Lipitor to help reduce it. Well now they are changing the standard by which cholesterol is treated. So if you're not on medicine to lower your cholesterol yet, you might be soon. New Treatment For Cholesterol The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released … [Read more...]
No Miracle Diabetes Drug
Diabetes is becoming the most common disease due to america's obesity. Let's face it, we all enjoy good meals made from butter, bacon and fried foods. In moderation, this meals are ok for us but the concept of moderation doesn't seem to be in our vocabulary. I have some bad news, Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical company, has discontinued development of a potentially important diabetes drug. This move that could raise new … [Read more...]
Eat Healthy, Exercise and Add Metformin
If you have a large network of friends like I do you might have a friend who suffers from Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce the insulin needed to regulate blood sugar or the body simply ignores the insulin. This disease is most common in older people as well as those obese. Now, when we think of obese, it is not those who could lose 10-20 pounds. We are talking … [Read more...]