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The data extrapolated from this trial is revealing promising and positive results. The oral formulation of this insulin, currently named ormd-0801, is in capsule form. Oramed pharmaceuticals is the first pharmaceutical company to attempt oral insulin that has progressed this far in the trial.
But you should not take anything without doctor's advise as it may be harmful.
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But you should not take anything without doctor's advise as it may be harmful.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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Ask your doctor to put you on bolos basal regime. That way you will be better controlled.If you can afford go for insulin pump.
Asked for female, 69 years old from Kolkata
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Bula Dutta ji, Thanks for the query.
I have read the details given. The fasting glucose & HbA1c% are quite high. Therefore, Insulin might have been advised. Plus already there are multiple oral drugs like Glimiperide, Metformin, Acarbose, Vildagliptin & Pioglitazone. WHich means the whole oral range is there. So to attain desired control no further oral drug can really be added. Another important aspect is there is a need to look at her daily dietary intake & extent of exercise to see if a...more
I have read the details given. The fasting glucose & HbA1c% are quite high. Therefore, Insulin might have been advised. Plus already there are multiple oral drugs like Glimiperide, Metformin, Acarbose, Vildagliptin & Pioglitazone. WHich means the whole oral range is there. So to attain desired control no further oral drug can really be added. Another important aspect is there is a need to look at her daily dietary intake & extent of exercise to see if a...more
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Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details given. There is no mention of his age, hba1c%, dietary pattern and extent of exercise being done by the patient. Before any suggestion can be made I need to know all the above plus bp readings, lipid profile, serum creatinine and urea.
Usually once steroids are stopped, glucose levels which very very high due to that are likely to be comparatively better controlled. But it does take a few days. Stopping insulin suddenly is n...more
I have seen the details given. There is no mention of his age, hba1c%, dietary pattern and extent of exercise being done by the patient. Before any suggestion can be made I need to know all the above plus bp readings, lipid profile, serum creatinine and urea.
Usually once steroids are stopped, glucose levels which very very high due to that are likely to be comparatively better controlled. But it does take a few days. Stopping insulin suddenly is n...more
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Asked for female, 67 years old from Vadodara
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It is highly advisable to consult and speak to your doctor and discuss about your concerns and ideas. Even though different types of insulin may be given based on their action period (different combinations may also be used ), it needs regular monitoring and the dosage needs adjustment over a long period of time, and therefore it is wise to leave the decision to the doctor. The doctor has to do physical examination and assess overall health after going through all the current and past reports. (...more
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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Insulin is a hormone that is important for metabolism and utilization of energy from the ingested nutrients like carbohydrate, fat and protein. Insulin is synthesized in significant quantities only in beta cells in the pancreas. It is secreted primarily in response to elevated blood concentrations of glucose. Insulin thus can regulate blood glucose and the body senses and responds to rise in blood glucose by secreting insulin.
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The first and the most important thing to be cleared is what exactly insulin is. Now we all are well accustomed to the fact that we get the energy to do what we do by eating the food we eat. So how exactly is all this energy generated? That is exactly what is going to be explained in the briefest way possible.
Most carbohydrates contain a type of sugar known as glucose. After we finish eating, the carbohydrates break down into smaller sugar molecules called glucose inside the digestive ...more
Most carbohydrates contain a type of sugar known as glucose. After we finish eating, the carbohydrates break down into smaller sugar molecules called glucose inside the digestive ...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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The first and the most important thing to be cleared is what exactly insulin is. Now we all are well accustomed with the fact that we get the energy to do what we do by eating the food we eat. So how exactly is all this energy generated? That is exactly what is going to be explained in the briefest way possible.
Most carbohydrates contain a type of sugar known as glucose. After we finish eating, the carbohydrates break down into smaller sugar molecules called glucose inside the di...more
Most carbohydrates contain a type of sugar known as glucose. After we finish eating, the carbohydrates break down into smaller sugar molecules called glucose inside the di...more
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The first and the most important thing to be cleared is what exactly insulin is. Now we all are well accustomed with the fact that we get the energy to do what we do by eating the food we eat. So how exactly is all this energy generated? That is exactly what is going to be explained in the briefest way possible.
Most carbohydrates contain a type of sugar known as glucose. After we finish eating, the carbohydrates break down into smaller sugar molecules called glucose inside the di...more
Most carbohydrates contain a type of sugar known as glucose. After we finish eating, the carbohydrates break down into smaller sugar molecules called glucose inside the di...more
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