Monthly Archives: November 2013
The TZD’s or the thiazolinawhachamacallits…Avandia (rosiglitizone) is the bad boy on the block that no one typically uses anymore due to potential issues with heart failure. Actos (pioglitazone) is nearly always the one that gets used if a TZD is indicated. Primary thing to remember is that they can cause or worsen edema which can […]
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Victoza and Byetta have a similar mechanism of action, and actually we can compare these to the DDP-4 inhibitors as well. These drugs are GLP-1 analogs which is similar to an incretin hormone in the body. Per Lexi-comp, incretin increases glucose-dependent insulin release, decreases glucagon secretion, increases B-cell growth and replication, slows gastric emptying, and […]
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Metformin is part of the biguanide class of diabetes meds – I don’t know why I told you that, because you will probably never need to know that, but I have been wrong before. Metformin is usually fairly well tolerated as long as you can avoid the GI symptoms. One of my pet peeves is […]
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I’m so lucky to have some great followers on Twitter! I have a follower that has generously donated her time, talents and story to help educate others! You can follow her on Twitter @diabeticnurslng – Here’s her story with some educational points! Disadvantages- Door handles are a pumpers kryptonite. If you’re tubing is hanging out, […]
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I’m so lucky to have some great followers on Twitter! I have a follower that has generously donated her time, talents and story to help educate others! You can follow her on Twitter @diabeticnurslng – Here’s her story with some educational points! I was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes in March of 2008. That day […]
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