FDA Approves Two Insulins

FDA Approves Two Insulins

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has surprised healthcare professionals when it recently announced the approval of both insulin degludec injection (Tresiba) and insulin degludec/insulin aspart injection (Ryzodeg) 70/30. The FDA refused to approve Tresiba and...
FDA Approves Two Insulins

Jardiance and Heart Disease

A new study states Jardiance (Empaglifluzin, Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim) reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular damage. Jardiance is a sodium glucose transport (SGLT-2 inhibitor) inhibitor, and is indicated as an adjunct to diet...
FDA Approves Two Insulins

Statins: Risk Vs. Reward

Late last year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommended the use of cholesterol-lowering medications (statins) in all patients with diabetes. ADA’s recommendation included moderate-intensity statins for people under age 40 with diabetes. Moderate-intensity...