Pharmacological agents under investigation for the treatment of COVID-19 can affect glucose metabolism, particularly in patients with diabetes mellitus; therefore, frequent blood glucose monitoring and personalized adjustment of medications are required. As COVID-19 lacks definitive treatment so far, patien...
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting the body's ability to process sugar (glucose) for energy, leading to dangerously high levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia).1 It's the most common form of diabetes. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes may include excessive thirst, frequent urination,...
In type 2 diabetes, oral medications should be prescribed if diet and exercise do not make improvements in blood sugar control after a few months. There are several types of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes; treatment is individualized based on each person's medical needs. Insulin may...
Background: The risk of severe COVID-19 is potentiated by dysregulated inflammatory responses to the virus, and individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are particularly vulnerable. Glucose-regulating medications such as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists, dipeptidylpeptidase-...
An algorithm for the use of anti-obesity medications Fereshteh Dehghani Mitra Ali Ahmadi Nikhil V. Dhurandhar PerspectiveOpen Access18 Apr 2024 Effects of high-protein diets on the cardiometabolic factors and reproductive hormones of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-...
The aim of present study was to investigate whether there is an association of DM with COVID-19 prevalence and case fatality, and between different DM medications and risk for COVID-19 infection and death. Methods and results retrospective observational study on all SARS-CoV-2 positive (SARS-...
Oral medications.Several oral drugs can help lower blood sugar and A1C levels, including: Metformin (a.k.a. Glucophage, Glumetza, Fortamet, or Riomet): This is often the first line of defense for diabetes. It slows the breakdown of glucose from foods and reduces how much glucose your liver...
Cardiovascular disease is the most prevalent and detrimental complication of diabetes mellitus. The incidence of cardiovascular mortality in diabetic
● For those on diabetes medications that can cause hypoglycaemia, ensure access to blood glucose monitoring and reduce/adjust medication accordingly. ● The Menopause Symptom Questionnaire is a useful tool. ● Ask about genitourinary health and use vaginal hormonal therapy, alone or in conjunction wit...
If lifestyle changes are not enough, some people, like your sister, may be prescribed any number of oral medications or even insulin to help them manage their disease. Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but it's not high enough to be considered Type 2...