Monthly Archives: February 2010
Drug Review: Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (acarbose and miglitol)
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) available in the U.S. are acarbose (Precose) and miglitol (Glyset). Drug names vary by country and manufacturer. This is only a brief review: consult your physician or pharmacist for full details. How do they work? Many of … Continue reading
Filed under Drugs for Diabetes
What Is Normal Blood Sugar?
Lately I’ve been thinking about which carbohydrates might be added to the Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet to make it healthier yet remain diabetic-friendly. Carbohydrates—some more than others—tend to elevate blood sugars in diabetics. If I’m going to recommend adding carbs to … Continue reading
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Drug Review: Thiazolidinediones (pioglitazone, rosiglitazone)
Thiazolidinediones are more easily referred to as TZDs or glitazones. Compared to the usual first-choice drug for type 2 diabetes (metformin), the TZDs are significantly more expensive. Remember that drug names—both generic and brand—may vary depending on country and manufacturer. In … Continue reading
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Red Wine With Meaty Meals Possibly Healthier Than Wine and Meat Alone
Meaty meal in the making Wine is a time-honored component of the healthy Mediterranean diet and, traditionally, is consumed with meals. For science and food geeks, Bix at the Fanatic Cook blog has a post outlining how red wine consumption with meals might … Continue reading
Filed under Alcohol, Mediterranean Diet
Drug Review: Metformin
Metformin is a major drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes. In fact, it’s usually the first choice when a drug is needed. This review is quite limited—consult your physician or pharmacist for full details. Remember that drug names vary … Continue reading
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