Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels. It acts as the ‘key’ that ‘unlocks’ the cells, allowing glucose to enter and provide energy for the body’s various functions.
Diabetes medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you have diabetes and are planning on having a baby, there are some things you should know about medications and blood glucose control.
Understanding biologic and biosimilar medications
Biologic medications are unique. Many of them have been a major breakthrough in treating chronic medical conditions and have improved the quality of life for many people.
2023 diabetes outlook in Canada
Along with important commitments from government for funding for more resources and research, here are some of the exciting new developments coming to help Canadians living with diabetes in 2023.
5 ways to tailor your medication regimen that benefit you
As we age, it is common to be treated for more than one medical condition at a time, for example, diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis. To manage these conditions, patients are often prescribed more than one medication to be taken each day. However, taking multiple medications can be challenging to work into your daily routine.
Tips for starting on metformin
Metformin, which is used to treat type 2 diabetes, is a medicine in a class called “biguanides.” It lowers blood sugar levels by decreasing the amount of glucose that your liver releases into the bloodstream.
