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Diploma In Diabetology, Diploma In Cardi...read more

General Physician•Kolkata
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Hormones are responsible for regulating the functions of the body, growth and metabolism. There are a variety of hormones that the endocrine glands secrete, and one of them is insulin. Insulin is responsible for regulating the blood sugar levels in the body. If it s not produced enough or the body s capability to absorb it weakens then it can lead to diabetes. Insulin is also related to metabolism and the storing of fat, insulin breaks down the glucose in the blood to provide energy for the prop...more
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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
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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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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: 6 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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Last Updated: 6 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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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
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Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details mentioned. You have given the glucose level as 170 /250 mg, do you mean to say fasting is 170 mg & pp is 250 mg? Is that so? What is the hba1c%? It is important to know that, because it gives a long term view of glucose control. To give any advise I need to know hba1c%, exact fbg & pp levels, serum creatinine, urea, dietary pattern & extent of daily exercise. One can definitely change from 30/70 insulin to glargine, but dosage n...more
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Endocrinologist•Vellore
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You probably need to take insulin long-term to keep your sugars under control under the supervision of your doctor. In lean diabetics with very high blood sugars, insulin should be continued probably lifelong
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Homeopath•Ludhiana
Being a homoeopath, I will advise you to start homoeopathic treatment. This will help
diabonil drops (sbl) 20 drops in 20 ml fresh water 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals
vincetoxicum (adel) 20 dropss in 1 glass fressh water morning empty stomach eat little every 2 hrly instead of full meals report after 2 months.
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