Hi everyone, hope you have all had a great summer. Having such a great climate year round allows many of us to enjoy the great outdoors, no more than the summer months when many of us head to the shores to enjoy the wonderful seas. For those that enjoy maritime pursuits,and happen to be based [...]

Victoza Now Available in Spain
Yep, Victoza® is now officially available in Spain. As of the 1st September you can purchase the medication over the counter if you are unable to get a prescription for it. However I am told that the drug has been used in certain clinical environments mainly hospital including my local one; Hospital de Torrevieja. If [...]

Victoza en España! Ya está disponible!
A partir del 01 de septiembre, Victoza® estará disponible al público. De hecho me han dicho que ya está siendo utilizado por algunas clínicas de los hospitales incluyendo el Hospital de Torrevieja que es mi hospital local. Victoza® 6mg/ml solución inyectable en pluma precargada. Envase con 2 plumas precargadas de 3ml. Medicamento sujeto a prescripción [...]

Linagliptin (Trajenta ) Type 2 Diabetes Drug Now Approved in Europe
Linagliptin, is currently being sold in the United States under the trade name Tradjenta and it now has European approval. Indianapolis-based Lilly and Boehringer, a German company, said the European Commission granted marketing authorization for 5-milligram tablets to be used alone or in combination with other treatments. Lilly and Boehringer entered an agreement earlier this [...]

A Diabetes Summer Update
Hey folks It is that time again to hit the blog trail again! Sadly lacking over the last couple of months, so please do except my apologies. The 2 lads in the picture have something to do with that! Personally for me, things are real tough with no sign of relenting. I find that when [...]

Torrevieja Hospital Diabetes Program For Children
In Torrevieja, nurses at the towns Hospital de Torrevieja, have created a education program aimed at newly diagnosed children and their families that is delivered prior to the patients release from hospital. The program is designed to educate patients and their families about not only the importance the condition will play in their lives, but [...]
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