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
Metformin NDMA Contamination
by Jessica Pyhtila, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP Recent headlines have announced a series of metformin recalls due to contamination with a chemical called NDMA. As NDMA is a probable carcinogen, hearing about its health risks can be scary. However, it is important to understand that not all metformin is contaminated with Continue Reading