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Compare CANAGLIFLOZIN (INVOKANA) and INSULIN ASPART (NOVOLOG) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
INVOKANA, Invokana · Other
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action SGLT2, expressed in the proximal renal tubules, is responsible for the majority of the reabsorption of filtered glucose from the tubular lumen. Canaglifloz...
Approved for
NOVOLOG, Novolog, Fiasp · Insulin
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The primary activity of insulin, including NOVOLOG is the regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin and its analogs lower blood glucose by stimulating peri...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 19 Reddit discussions
CANAGLIFLOZIN
27%
positive
11 threads
INSULIN ASPART
13%
positive
8 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
11 Reddit threads analysed for CANAGLIFLOZIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
9 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I’m just so happy i had to share somewhere. I had my test a couple days ago and got the results, been dreading but it turned out great! The medication (canagliflozin), brown rice and food control has been working the past 2 years. I know i’ll have to continue these for the rest of my life, but know
We went out to the ADA Expo in LA a couple weeks ago and wanted to share some interesting stuff we learned from a seminar on Current and Future Treatments on Diabetes [A few photos] (http://imgur.com/a/pMkDl) [SGLT-2] (http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryhusten/2013/03/29/fda-approves-first-sglt2-inh
So I am a type 2 diabetic taking Invokamet (Metformin+Canagliflozin). I like to have a drink or two with dinner here and there. ive notied though, that if I am drinking beer I get nauseous 2-3 hours after, but not after wine or liquor. Has anyone else seen side effects such as this?
I'm male, age 47, 5 foot 8, weigh about 250 pounds. Ever since going on insulin two years ago I've had a hell of a time losing weight. I also have degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis of the spine which makes exercising difficult, but I am walking for 15 minutes every day after work, and wor
I'm wondering if anyone has started this med and could tell me how they feel about it. I'm a type 1 and it was offered to me to help lose weight. I'm just unsure of how it will change my BG, if I'll be having lots of hypos and if it really will help me lose weight. Any input would be great to hear.
I've been using Xigduo (metformin with canagliflozin) and I notice that when you eat spicy the capsaicin gets excreted through the urine as well. As a man you will end up with a spicy weiner when you pee. I am an extremely spicy eater but I thought I'd share this uncomfortable side effect for all of
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[https://www.mdmag.com/medical-news/podcast-canagliflozin-approval-sglt2-inhibitors-bakris](https://www.mdmag.com/medical-news/podcast-canagliflozin-approval-sglt2-inhibitors-bakris)
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
8 Reddit threads analysed for INSULIN ASPART
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
6,591 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
For some reason a childhood memory popped into my head just now. We were driving somewhere with another family and their mom was in diabetic shock. My mom stormed into an Italian restaurant demanding a sweet tea. The staff were hesitant. Meanwhile the lady in distress was not in her right mind and s
there are two stories about my mother being judgmental regarding my symptoms, and here they go. when i (20f) was in 8th grade, there was a high school entrance exam that i was going to take in june. the whole year was horrible for me; apart from being severely depressed, whenever i sat down to study
From her instagram account: “ I spent 9 days in ICE detention and it was the worst days of my life. My case was eventually terminated because I had filed the necessary paperwork with USCIS (I'm married to a US citizen, that's why we were at our green card interview) The whole experience was beyond t
* I recently published a comprehensive guide for people who have never heard of the keto diet or want to know more. This was very well received [on /r/keto](https://redd.it/4vhrv5) and I'm sure /r/fitness would benefit as well from this information because diet is one of the most powerful and effect
Tw: Chronic condition. My baby boy was diagnosed with type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes, our lives haven't been the same eversince, we've been struggling with accepting his condition as the new normal while trying to learn as much as we can and be able to provide our son with the best care and mi
Is anyone able to clarify this for me, I’m an RPh but I hadn’t heard anything about this before. I had a patient who was (correctly) dispensed several vials of generic insulin aspart as per the prescription (no DAW or prescriber note requesting brand name) and our state laws pertaining to generic d
Coverage from Kaiser Health News with links: [https://khn.org/morning-breakout/nonprofit-civica-rx-to-make-insulin-for-under-30-a-vial/](https://khn.org/morning-breakout/nonprofit-civica-rx-to-make-insulin-for-under-30-a-vial/) Earlier this week, there was lots of discussion about Mark Cuban's Cost
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
CANAGLIFLOZIN is a Other, while INSULIN ASPART belongs to the Insulin class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles. CANAGLIFLOZIN is administered via Oral, whereas INSULIN ASPART uses Intravenous or Subcutaneous. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
CANAGLIFLOZIN carries 4 FDA warnings. INSULIN ASPART carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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