What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is a pathological condition in which the cells of the body fail to respond to insulin, a blood sugar-controlling hormone, in a normal manner. As a result, blood sugar levels become higher than normal, leading to ... Read more
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What is Linagliptin?
It is an oral diabetes medication that is used to control high amounts of blood sugar in type 2 diabetic patients. Linagliptin, which is the generic name for Tradjenta, works by increasing hormones in the pancreas to produce more insulin. This ... Read more
Having to go on insulin means that you’ve failed.
Why would needing to start insulin mean that you’re a failure? You may not feel this way, but plenty of people do. “If only I’d followed my meal plan/lost more weight/done more exercise…” may be the th ... Read more
Whether your flying away this winter or planning a road trip during summer, it is always a good idea to bring a snack along to level out your blood sugar.
Nuts are a great option as they are easily stored, last long and pack a punch when warding off hunger. Nuts a ... Read more
Not only is exercising good for your overall health and well being, it will also help lower your blood sugar levels.
Before exercising you should check your blood glucose level. If it is low, have a snack and follow the “15/15” rule (15 grams of carbs and che ... Read more
We understand the necessity of taking medications on time, and in the case of insulin, patients rely on these medications in order to maintain their lifestyle.
CanadianInsulin.com was established in 2014 with the sole purpose of connecting your patients to Canadian P ... Read more