Controling type 1 diabetes

Pain Free Blood Glucose Testing

Researchers are developing other means of testing blood glucose Many of us find blood glucose testing to be a pain and have wondered when a painless solution to blood sugar testing will arrive. To date, we’re stuck with

Hyperinsulinemia

Hyperinsulinemia is often associated with type 2 diabetes Hyperinsulinemia is often associated with type 2 diabetes, but it isn’t diabetes as such. Hyperinsulinemia means that the amount of insulin in the blood is higher than

Lyxumia (Lixisenatide)

Lyxumia is the market name of lixisenatide Lyxumia is a glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist that is taken once daily among people with type 2 diabetes. Lyxumia is the market name of lixisenatide and was approved for European

Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

Different treatments are available for type 2 diabetes The primary aim of treating type 2 diabetes is to help control blood glucose levels, but another key aim is to help with weight loss or weight management. Keeping blood sugar

Start Here

First, take a deep breath. You have type 2 diabetes. And yes, it’s a big deal. But you know what? It’s also something you can deal with. And the American Diabetes Association is here to help. Finding Out When people first

Where Do I Begin With Type 2?

Start here! This section will give you the first steps for taking control of your type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a journey. The American Diabetes Association is ready to be with you every step of the

Medication for type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes are often given medications including insulin to help control their blood glucose levels. Most of these medications are in the form of tablets, but some are given by injection. Tablets or injections

DPP-4 inhibitors

Chemical name: Linagliptin Saxagliptin Sitagliptin Vildagliptin Points to remember about DPP-4 inhibitors They work by inhibiting the enzyme DPP-4. This enhances the levels of active incretin hormones which act to lower blood

Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors

Chemical name: Acarbose Points to remember about alpha glucosidase inhibitors They help to slow down the digestion and absorption of certain dietary carbohydrates in the stomach (intestine). Taken on their own, they don’t cause

Thiazolidinediones (glitazones)

Chemical name: Rosiglitazone Pioglitazone Points to remember about thiazolidinediones (glitazones) They help to lower blood glucose levels by increasing the effect of your own insulin, especially on muscle and fat cells, i.e.