Here’s out most recent list of insurance covereage. The cash price for 1 month of Invokana is $315.72. Current actual coverage is: RXE United and other discount cards are approximately $268. PSN Commercial calls it non-formulary and charges a $100 co-pay. AARP-United Health will allow the first fill with a $95 …

We hear a lot from clinicians about new drugs but we don’t always get the patient perspective until much later. Invokana (canagliflozin) has been available for several months now, though, so we spoke with a few patients to find out what their experience has been so far: "I was on …

For the past eight years, both Steve Freed and I have been delivering CEU’s on medical errors to pharmacists and nurses, and we are frequently asked what the biggest causes of errors are. After giving this considerable thought, I believe that repetitive tasks are a major cause of medication errors. …

In Part 5 of our special Homerun Slides series on Obesity, we’ll look at how weight gain can lead to prediabetes, the genes are behind some of the conditions related to diabetes, and how impaired glucose tolerance in children could be leading to diabetes in teens….

Elizabeth Blair, MSN, PARN, BC, CDE The week’s excerpt answers the following questions: What different learning styles do children and adults have? How can life experiences be used as part of the learning process? What are the challenges of educating older adults? How can the power of self-confidence be used …

There used to be a show on TV when I was a kid called "Flipper." Ranger Porter Ricks patrolled the waters around Coral Key Park with his two sons, Bud and Sandy, and their dolphin friend, "Flipper," solving crimes and spoiling the lives of bad guys. No matter what happened, …

Warning: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Linked to Nerve Damage  The FDA is requiring the drug labels and Medication Guides for all fluoroquinolone antibacterial drugs be updated with the serious side effect of peripheral neuropathy. The nerve damage may occur soon after these drugs are taken by mouth or by injection, and may …

Urbanandroid Team Free for 2 week trial/Android For your diabetes patients with sleep problems, the Sleep as Android app is more than a sophisticated alarm clock with a sleep cycle tracker. 

The Asante Snap Insulin Pump  This new insulin pump uses prefilled insulin cartridges that take seconds to drop in; automatically fills tubing (autoprime) — saving time; is 25% lighter than the leading pump; and never needs to have the battery changed or charged. Never requires an insulin reservoir to be …

Guidelines for Insulin Storage and Handling  Courtesy of Novo Nordisk, this handout covers what every patient and medical professional needs to know about the proper storage and handling of insulin products. Novo Storage/Handling Guidelines for Insulin