Month: August 2023

All About Sulfonylureas (SFUs)

The first oral medications that, in addition to metformin, have been widely used for diabetes management were sulfonylureas, also known as (SFUs). Let's talk about them.

All About SGLT-2s

SGLT-2 Inhibitors are one of the treatment options to manage type 2 diabetes. Learn the brand names, benefits and side effects to taking this drug.

All About GLP-1s

People with type 2 diabetes have many medication options to manage the disease. Most are familiar with insulin or metformin, but there’s another class of drugs that are called glucagon-like peptide-...

How Often to Get Checked for Complications

Timely diagnosis of many of these complications may help you get an effective treatment and stop its progression or even relieve some of them. This is the frequency suggested to perform these tests.

Dental Complications

When thinking about diabetes we don’t often think of dental health. High blood sugar can affect the health of our mouth, gums and teeth.

How to check blood sugar

Regular blood sugar monitoring is the most important thing you can do to manage type 2 diabetes. You’ll be able to see what makes your numbers go up or down, such as eating different foods, taking ...

How Often Should You Check Your Blood Sugar?

Diabetes Canada, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Diabetes Association and recommend the following: