Januvia (Sitagliptin)

Januvia (Sitagliptin) is an oral gliptin drug used to lower blood glucose…

Metformin: Uses, Dosages, Interactions and Side Effects

Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication belonging to the biguanide group of…

Victoza

Victoza (Liraglutide) is a drug that is injected for treatment of type…

SGLT2 Inhibitors (Gliflozins)

Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a new group of oral medications used…

Sulphonylureas

Sulphonylureas are a class of oral (tablet) medications that control blood sugar…

Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones)

Thiazolidinediones, also known as glitazones, are a group of oral anti-diabetic drugs…

Insulin

Inside the pancreas, beta cells make the hormone insulin. With each meal,…

Injecting Insulin

Injecting insulin is an essential part of the daily regime for many…

Adjusting Basal and Bolus Insulin Doses

If you notice your blood sugars are running high or low, knowing…

Insulin Pens

Insulin pens are common in the United Kingdom, and are generally characterised…