Diabetes & Blood Sugar
Metformin Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Symptoms and When to Test
Metformin can lower vitamin B12 over time. A pharmacist explains the warning signs of low B12, who is at higher risk, and when to ask for a blood test.
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Diabetes & Blood Sugar
Understanding blood sugar, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: what the numbers mean, how common medicines work, and the everyday habits that make a difference.
Diabetes & Blood Sugar
High Fasting Blood Sugar in the Morning: Dawn or Somogyi?
Why is my fasting blood sugar high in the morning? A pharmacist explains the dawn phenomenon versus the Somogyi effect, how to tell them apart, and what to ask.
Diabetes & Blood Sugar
Type 2 Diabetes Food List: What to Eat, What to Limit (Including African Staples Like Sadza and Ugali)
A type 2 diabetes food list from a pharmacist, with the plate method, drinks and portions, plus honest advice on sadza, ugali, nshima and other staples.
Diabetes & Blood Sugar
Prediabetes: What Your A1C Result Really Means and What to Do Next
Prediabetes A1C results explained by a pharmacist. Learn the ranges, what the number can miss, and the steps shown in trials to lower your risk of diabetes.