http://factoidz.com/profile/TheDiabetesExpert/ Andrew S. Rhinehart, MD articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/new-diabetes-treatment-a-review-of-saxagliptin-onglyzaa%e2%80%9e%c2%a2/ http://factoidz.com/new-diabetes-treatment-a-review-of-saxagliptin-onglyzaa%e2%80%9e%c2%a2/ Saxagliptin has recently been approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in adjunct to diet and exercise, and is now available in pharmacies. Saxagliptin is marketed by the tradename Onglyza™ and is manufactur... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-getting-the-most-from-your-healthcare-visits/ http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-getting-the-most-from-your-healthcare-visits/ You are the "owner" of your diabetes care team and in order to get the best possible care you need to be proactive. This includes planning ahead for your healthcare visits as you would any important "meeting". Make a list of questions and be sure all of them are answered. A di... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/images/post/treating-diabetes-understanding-insulin.jpg http://factoidz.com/diabetes-related-complications-how-to-screen-for-and-prevent/ http://factoidz.com/diabetes-related-complications-how-to-screen-for-and-prevent/ There are many potential complications of diabetes. The four most common are heart disease (hardening of the arteries), nephropathy (kidney damage), neuropathy (nerve damage), and retinopathy (eye damage). Treating diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol to recommended treatment will help to pr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-prepare-financially-before-a-medical-procedure.jpg http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-beyond-glucose-control/ http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-beyond-glucose-control/ There are four major potential complications of poorly controlled diabetes, eye damage (retinopathy), kidney damage (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and heart disease. The control of glucose is vitally important for the prevention of diabetes related microvascular complications (retinopa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/living-with-diabetes-my-experience-dealing-with-the-condition-for-ten-years.jpg http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-understanding-oral-medications/ http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-understanding-oral-medications/ Numerous oral medications (pills) are available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. There are currently seven classes of oral medications to treat diabetes with each class having a unique mechanism of action to help control diabete... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/images/post/treating-diabetes-understanding-oral-medications.jpg http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-understanding-glucagon-like-peptide-1-glp-1/ http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-understanding-glucagon-like-peptide-1-glp-1/ Numerous medications are available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus but a fairly new class of medications are now on the market that not only improve glucoses and Hemoglobin A1c's (HbA1c) but also promote weight loss and may help to protect the body's insulin-producing cells. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/hsas-is-a-health-savings-account-the-right-choice-for-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-understanding-insulin/ http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-understanding-insulin/ “Insulin” is commonly used as a generic term for a multitude of different types of insulin that are available. When you shop for a new “car,” you may come home with an SUV, a pick-up truck, a sports car, a sedan, or a minivan. All these different “cars” have ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/images/post/treating-diabetes-understanding-insulin.jpg http://factoidz.com/assembling-your-diabetes-care-team/ http://factoidz.com/assembling-your-diabetes-care-team/ Diabetes is a rather complex illness for patients and providers to manage and for that reason people with diabetes need to be cared for by a team of professionals. I like to refer to this as someone’s Diabetes Care Team. Just image yourself in a room with ten other people. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/type-2-diabetes-a-progressive-illness/ http://factoidz.com/type-2-diabetes-a-progressive-illness/  Type 2 diabetes is the result of insulin resistance which is the body's inability to use insulin properly. This insulin resistance is caused by genetics (a family history of type 2 diabetes), lack of exercise, and/or being over weight or obese. The body's normal response is to over produce ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-one-physicians-approach/ http://factoidz.com/treating-diabetes-one-physicians-approach/ To properly control type 2 diabetes you must attack from many different angles. It all begins with proper education, ideally from an American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognized education center with at least two certified diabetes educators, a nurse and a dietitian. Lifestyle modifications is ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dos-and-donts-when-planning-a-medical-vacation.jpg http://factoidz.com/common-insulin-injection-problems-and-their-solutions/ http://factoidz.com/common-insulin-injection-problems-and-their-solutions/ The use of insulin as a treatment for diabetes may become more common as the American Diabetes Association’s new treatment algorithm places basal insulin as a possible second-line treatment strategy after lifestyle modification and Metformin. Beginning insulin as a form of treatment require... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/images/post/common-insulin-injection-problems-and-their-solutions.jpg http://factoidz.com/hypoglycemia-in-diabetes-knowing-the-symptoms-and-understanding-treatment/ http://factoidz.com/hypoglycemia-in-diabetes-knowing-the-symptoms-and-understanding-treatment/ Hypoglycemia or low blood glucose is defined as a glucose level less than 70 mg/dl. As a physician specializing in the treatment of diabetes I understand the importance of proper diabetes self-management education and knowing how to identify and treat hypoglycemia is an essential part of that edu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST TheDiabetesExpert http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-1.jpg