1. Introduction to Sitagliptin Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase-4) inhibitor, marketed under the brand name Januvia® (and as Janumet® in combination with metformin). It is a cornerstone therapy in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). As a prescription-only medication, it requires careful consideration by pharmacists to ensure safe and effective use. 2….
Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum are the skin lesions usually associated with diabetes mellitus, often painless, and found over both shins. Occasionally these lesions can be painful. well-circumscribed oval plaques on the anterior surface of lower legs with shiny surface, yellow, waxy and atrophic center and telangiectasias with red-brown margins. It is a…
Blood sugar levels can be high due to so many reasons. The condition in which one’s blood sugar level is high is medically termed Diabetes. Blood sugar is a source of energy for our body but when its level becomes too high then it is harmful to us for so many reasons. The main reason…
Notifications
