Remove Hospitals Remove Labelling Remove People Management
article thumbnail

How cinnamon lowers blood sugar

The Checkup by Singlecare

clinical pharmacist at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, cinnamon may have a modest impact on blood sugar levels. If you prefer to take cinnamon capsules instead of adding ground cinnamon to your foods and drinks, Dr. Sapola says it’s important to read the supplement label so you know how much cinnamon is in each capsule.

article thumbnail

Breo Ellipta alternatives: What can I take instead of Breo Ellipta?

The Checkup by Singlecare

While an effective treatment for some people, Breo Ellipta may not be the best option for all people managing persistent asthma or COPD symptoms. Not all people with asthma will require a maintenance inhaler or a combination maintenance inhaler , and not all people with COPD will require a combination maintenance inhaler.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

When will Ozempic go generic?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Many people are interested in a generic version of Ozempic (semaglutide), especially since the brand-name drug may be expensive. Ozempic is approved to manage Type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in certain people. It’s also commonly prescribed off-label for weight loss.

article thumbnail

Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) alternatives: What can I take instead of metoprolol succinate?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Additionally, there are many off-label uses, including migraine prevention, treatment of arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), tremor reduction, and the symptomatic treatment of anxiety disorders. In the Valsartan Heart Failure Trial (Val-HeFT) , valsartan significantly reduced hospitalizations for heart failure.

Dosage 52