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Hi im 54 and have type 2 diabetes.my dr prescribes victoza injection for treating diabetes.is it safe?do u reccomand that i take it?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Victoza acts by increasing insulin secretion in the presence of elevated blood glucose; delays gastric emptying of digested food in order to decrease blood sugar elevation after meals; it also decreas... Read More
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My doctor advised me insulin pills (SIOFOR) for me to get thinner..is it healthy? are there any side effects?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Siofor is not insulin- it's metformin. It acts by decreasing blood sugar level by decreasing sugar production from the liver; it may also decrease sugar absorption in the es and increase response... Read More
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