Diabetes

Is it okay to use type 2 diabetes medications in people with type 1 diabetes?
Recently, I was approached by a colleague who had seen a patient with type 1 diabetes using a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist in combination with basal bolus insulin to manage their glucose levels.
The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care
‘The thought behind that is that one, there’s no cysts in the ovary, so it’s very confusing,’ said Dr. Melanie Cree, one of the authors of the Lancet article.

Everyday habits may be skewing your glucose readings: diabetes study

Vitamin C and alcohol may interfere with some diabetes sensors, raising safety concerns.
POP QUIZ: Med errors with newer insulin products

Based on a recent ISMP Canada safety bulletin, which of the following main themes have led to medication incidents associated with newer insulin products?
What’s behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec?

Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for children under 16.
High alert: prevent med errors with newer insulin products

ISMP Canada shares recommendations to enhance safe use of biosimilar insulins, and faster-acting, longer-acting and higher-concentration insulin analogues.
Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic—and it's Canadian

Canada is the first of the G-7 countries to authorize generic semaglutide.
Health Canada approves first generic version of Ozempic in the country

The federal agency says it continues to review eight other generic semaglutide submissions from other companies.
Is knee pain the missing piece in diabetes care?

An Ontario study examined the extent to which knee osteoarthritis is often overlooked in Type 2 diabetes appointments.
Should gestational diabetes be diagnosed at a lower threshold?

Pregnant women not treated for mild hyperglycemia more likely to have large-for-gestational-age babies.

Is it okay to use type 2 diabetes medications in people with type 1 diabetes?

The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care

Everyday habits may be skewing your glucose readings: diabetes study

POP QUIZ: Med errors with newer insulin products

What’s behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec?

High alert: prevent med errors with newer insulin products

Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic—and it's Canadian

Health Canada approves first generic version of Ozempic in the country

Is knee pain the missing piece in diabetes care?

Should gestational diabetes be diagnosed at a lower threshold?