“My HbA1c is 8%. Is it dangerous?”“My HbA1c is 9%. Do I need insulin?”“Can HbA1c 10% come down?” These are some of the most common questions people with diabetes ask. HbA1c is one of the most important tests used to assess long-term blood glucose control. It provides an estimate of average blood glucose over approximately…
Having diabetes does not mean you need to stop eating fruit. In fact, whole fruits can be an important part of a healthy diabetes-friendly diet because they provide fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The key is not to completely avoid fruit, but to understand which fruits to choose, how much to eat, and how to…
Mounjaro vs Ozempic vs Wegovy is one of the most common questions people ask when considering medical treatment for obesity and weight loss. These medicines have transformed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, they are not interchangeable, and the “best” medicine depends on your medical history, weight-loss goals, diabetes status, other medications,…
“Doctor, my glucometer shows 126 mg/dL. Is this my actual sugar?” This is one of the most common questions patients with diabetes ask. The short answer is: Yes, a good-quality home glucometer can provide a reasonably accurate blood glucose reading and is extremely useful for day-to-day diabetes management. However, a glucometer reading may not be…
Are GLP-1 medicines only available as injections? Can GLP-1 medicines be taken as tablets? These are increasingly common questions among patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity and weight-management concerns. The simple answer is: No. GLP-1 medicines are not only injections. Some GLP-1 receptor agonists are available as tablets, while others are available as injections. One…
Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders affecting adults worldwide. It occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin, cannot use insulin effectively, or both. Over time, persistently high blood glucose can damage the blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, eyes and heart. The good news is that diabetes can be effectively managed, and many…
GLP-1 medicines have become increasingly popular for diabetes management and weight loss. Many people assume that all GLP-1 medicines have to be taken as injections. But is that really true? No. GLP-1 medicines are not limited to injections. While many commonly used GLP-1 medicines are injectable, oral GLP-1 therapy is also available. Oral semaglutide is…
Diabetes management has changed significantly in recent years. Along with lifestyle modification, several newer medicines can help control blood sugar while also addressing important problems such as excess weight and cardiovascular risk. GLP-1 receptor agonists are among the most important newer treatments for people with type 2 diabetes. Medicines in this group can improve blood…
આજના સમયમાં વજન ઘટાડવા માટે GLP-1 medicines વિશે ખૂબ ચર્ચા થઈ રહી છે. Semaglutide અને Tirzepatide જેવી દવાઓએ obesity અને weight managementના ક્ષેત્રમાં નવી સારવારની શક્યતાઓ ઊભી કરી છે. પરંતુ GLP-1 medicine માત્ર “વજન ઘટાડવાનું injection” નથી. આ દવાઓ યોગ્ય દર્દીઓમાં ભૂખ, ખાવાની માત્રા, blood sugar અને metabolic health સુધારવામાં મદદ કરી શકે છે અને…
