If you have diabetes, you’re probably used to checking your own blood sugar with a glucose meter. These blood sugar measurements are important for controlling levels on a daily basis but are less useful for understanding your long-term blood sugar levels. Your doctor has a way to determine if your blood sugar has been in the recommended…
Insulin Injection Tips From the Pharmacist: Part Two
Hopefully, you found part one of this series of injection tips helpful! If you haven’t read part one, go back and read those tips here before you read on. The following are some additional tips and tricks that can help you with your injectible insulin medications. See if your medication has injection training Many manufacturers have clinical…
Insulin Injection Tips From the Pharmacist: Part One
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rookie when it comes to giving yourself insulin injections, there’s always something new to learn. Many people are given a prescription by their doctor, especially for insulin and non-insulin injections, but are rarely educated on how to use these medications. Have you had this experience? You’re not alone! We…
FDA Approves Yescarta for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in adults. Typically, it is treated by a type of chemotherapy called R-CHOP. On October 18th, the FDA approved a different type of treatment for adults with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma who have relapsed after at least two other kinds of treatment….
10 Most Common Drug Combinations
Did you know that nearly 7 in 10 Americans take a prescription drug, and about 50% of Americans take at least two? In many cases, taking more than one drug is necessary to cure an ailment, treat symptoms, or control a chronic disease. But in others, multiple drugs may not mix well in your body,…
Why Synthroid Is the Most Prescribed Drug in the US
In 2016, doctors currently handed out 123 million prescriptions for Synthroid and its generic equivalent levothyroxine, slightly edging out atorvastatin (otherwise known as Lipitor) for the top spot. Causes of hypothyroidism Let’s start with some basic biology. Normally, the thyroid gland secretes hormones that help regulate metabolism and adjust how fast the body uses energy. With hypothyroidism,…
Could Your Meds Be Causing Diarrhea?
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FDA Approves Continuous Glucose Monitor For Diabetes
Many patients with diabetes can find the disease quite burdensome as it requires a lot of time and attention to care for oneself. Most diabetics are tasked with checking their blood sugar multiple times per day which can be costly and painful. Blood sugar checks often require a device called a glucose monitor, test strips,…
What To Do If Your Insurance Stops Covering Your Birth Control
Watch out—birth control is getting political again. And even if you avoid politics, you’ll want to pay attention. Recent changes to the Affordable Care Act mean that employers are no longer required to cover birth control as part of preventative care. This means that if you’re a woman and have health insurance through your employer…
Kicking Off Diabetes Awareness Month: What Glucose Meter Is Best For Me?
November is National Diabetes Awareness month! While you might think that this is just another made-up holiday, similar to National Chocolate Fondue day, you’re wrong! Diabetes Awareness Month has a very important purpose. The National Institute of Health and American Diabetes Association uses November to raise awareness about diabetes risk-factors and life-threatening complications, and promote preventative…