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Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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DDF, FCCP, MD , MBBS

General Physician•Delhi
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Insulin is the most common treatment prescribed for people affected with diabetes. Diabetes is condition where high amounts of glucose prevail in the blood for an extended period of time. However, there are some drugs that offer an alternative to insulin in treating diabetes, which are:

1. Liraglutide: Liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drug that causes the body to release greater amounts of insulin so as to facilitate the movement of glucose from the blood to the cells. P...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Diabetologist•Mumbai
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What is insulin therapy?
Insulin is a hormone that is responsible for keeping the level of sugar in the blood under control. It is the primary therapy used for the treatment of any type of diabetes. The dependence on insulin depends on the balance between the actual production of insulin in the body and the resistance of the body cells to the insulin produced. People, who suffer from diabetes type 1, need insulin injections lifelong. The requirement for insulin therapy in people suffering fr...more
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Insulin like supplementary drugs for hyperglycemia
Pramlintide (symlin) is a new type of injectable drug that can help control postprandial hyperglycemia, the sudden increase in blood sugar after a meal. Pramlintide is injected before meals and can help lower blood sugar levels in the 3 hours after meals. Pramlintide is used in addition to insulin for patients who take insulin regularly but still need better blood sugar control. The fda approved this drug in 2005 for adults with type 1 and t...more
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MBBS, FCPS - Medicine, DNB - General Med...read more

Diabetologist•Pune
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Close to 400 million people across the world are affected by diabetes, and this chronic condition drastically reduces the quality of life if not managed properly. Though several treatment options are available to manage the condition, lack of awareness hinders many from seeking treatment.

Insulin therapy is provided for type II diabetes patients to achieve and maintain a steady blood sugar level. A few may think that injecting insulin is a complicated therapy, but there is no reason to ...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago • Featured Quiz
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MBBS, Diploma In Diabetology

Diabetologist•Mumbai
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There are no specific signs and symptoms of insulin resistance. True or False? Take this quiz to find out.
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Last Updated: 7 years ago • Featured Quiz
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MBBS, FCPS - Medicine, DNB - General Med...read more

Diabetologist•Pune
Insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes are one and the same thing. True or False? Take this quiz to find out.
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Last Updated: 7 years ago • Featured Quiz
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MBBS, MDRC (Diabetology), M.D.R.F.A.D.A

Diabetologist•Hyderabad
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Insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes are one and the same thing. True or False? Take this quiz to find out.
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M.B.B.S.; MD(MEDICINE)

General Physician•Lucknow
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Two insulins are somewhat superior to other insulins, glargine, degludec.
But more importantly probably you will have to take more than one injection to control your sugar, consult a pysician in person.
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
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Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
Hello, It is difficult to comment as no blood glucose values have been mentioned. Ideally when diabetes is well controlled fasting glucose should be < 100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c% <6.8, If these kind of levels are maintained, then one would rarely get up for passing urine at night.
Secondly are you only on Glargine or are there any oral drugs for controlling glucose? Because in T2 DM (if you are T2 DM patient) usually along with Insulin oral d...more
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