May 31, 2007

Hassles and Headaches of living with diabetes

This Discussion Forum is for discussion of the emotional side of diabetes: the hassles, the headaches, and to give you a chance to share your frustrations (and to realize you're not alone!).

Readers of these comments should realize that diabetes is a serious disease that can cause people to have strong emotional reactions. If you are upset about some aspect of having diabetes, please discuss your concerns with your physician. If for any reason you are uncomfortable with talking to your physician, find another person (such as a diabetes nurse educator, social worker, clergyperson, or family member) and discuss your concerns with them.

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Thanks.

Bill the diabetesdoc
info@diabetesmonitor.com


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May 22, 2007

Actos and Avandia

This Discussion Forum is for discussion of Actos (pioglitazone) and Avandia (rosiglitazone), both of which are in a class of diabetes medications called "TZDs" (thiazolidinediones) or "glitazones".


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May 16, 2007

Januvia and Galvus

This Discussion Forum is for discussion of Januvia and Galvus, two new diabetes pills in a new class known as "DPP-4 inhibitors". Januvia was approved by the FDA in October 2006 -- see comments about it from the Philadelphia Inquirer (including some that I provided to the reporter): click here. It's also been approved in Europe. Press releases from Merck are located at their website: click here.

Galvus is a similar medication, and would compete directly with Januvia. Galvus was initially assumed to be approved by the FDA shortly after Januvia was approved, but the FDA asked for additional safety data: see Upcoming Diabetes Medications: vildagliptin (at the Diabetes Monitor). Galvus is approved in Europe and other countries.

As of June 1, 2008, the ability to post new comments at the Discussion Forums at Diabetes.Blog.com has been disabled. The old comments will remain available for you to read.

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Thanks.

Bill the diabetesdoc
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