Comparing and Contrasting Long-acting Insulins
by Jessica Pyhtila, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP If your doctor has told you that you need long-acting insulin, you may be overwhelmed with the number of products available. Although many brand name long-acting insulins are advertised on TV and in print, they represent only three main insulin products. The three main Continue Reading
Diabetes and Proteinuria
by Jessica Pyhtila, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP It is common for people with diabetes to find out that they have protein in their urine. This condition, known as proteinuria, is a marker for kidney disease which can often occur in diabetes. For this reason, understanding what proteinuria is, and how to Continue Reading
Diabetes and Kidney Disease: What’s the Connection and How Can You Treat It?
by Jessica Pyhtila, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP At first, it may seem strange that diabetes can lead to kidney disease. However, diabetes is the most common cause of severe kidney disease in the United States. Further, kidney disease occurs in up to 40% of people with diabetes. The metabolic changes in Continue Reading