Diabetes is a chronic condition, which is characterized by high blood sugar levels. It can be categorised in two types: type 1 and type 2. Potential diseases associated with diabetes include eye problems, kidney disease and heart problems. This condition can be managed with a healthy diet, exercise and medication.

The cheapest Diabetes treatment price is £13.99 and the most expensive is £230.99, find the lowest treatment prices in the table below.

Top treatments for Diabetes

Medication Ingredient Manufacturer Form Dosage Quantity Price from
Metformin
Metformin Generic Tablets 500mg 56
£13.99
Januvia
Sitagliptin MSD Tablets 25mg 28
£47.99
Glucophage
Metformin MSD Tablets 500mg 28
£24.95
Janumet
Metformin, Sitagliptin MSD Tablets 1000mg/50mg 56
£54.99
Onglyza
Saxagliptin Astrazeneca Tablets 2.5mg 28
£49.25

SYMPTOMS

  • Blurred vision
  • Fatigue and feeling weak
  • Feeling hungry
  • Feeling thirsty
  • Frequent infections
  • Frequent urination
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Penile or vaginal itching
  • Slow-healing sores
  • Weight loss

CAUSES

  • Environmental factors (diabetes type 1)
  • Genetic susceptibility (diabetes type 1 and 2)
  • High levels of sugar in the blood
  • Insufficient production of insulin
  • Insulin resistance (diabetes type 2)
  • Overweight or obese (diabetes type 2)

This page was medically reviewed by Dr Petar Lishkov, on September 19, 2022


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