Insulin Treatment Health Feed

Diabetes is a disease that results in an excessive amount of glucose in the blood stream. It is a metabolic disorder that leads to various symptoms such as frequent urination, thirst and increased hunger. Diabetes is primarily of two types:

Type 1 (marked by reduced secretion of insulin by the pancreas in the body)
Type 2 (caused by reduced sensitivity of the body to insulin or increased resistance to insulin).

Side effects of high amounts of glucose in the bloodstream incl...more

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

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

In lack of insulin it may cause rise in blood sugar and can cause severe problems.
If you can get it from local store then better take it.

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

Mr Vijay, Thanks for the query.
Please tell me why is he using Wysolone regularly? Because that is a corticosteroid, which has a diabetogenic effect, meaning glucose levels will not be in control. If there is an absolute need for wysolone, then requirement of Insulin will go up by quite a few units per dose. Unless I know why wysolone is being used there is no way to give any opinion. Thanks.

Yes, of course. If you follow proper diet and exercise which is advised by a qualified nutritionist. There are many cases which got back to pre-diabetic stage from diabetic stage just by following proper diet and exercise. But yes you should give your 100%. If you need guidance contact through Lybrate.

Monotrate is for coronary artery disease, and clopidogrel is again a blood thinner used for coronary artery disease, and these are not drugs for hypertension.
You require a complete evaluation for coronary artery disease incuding an ecg, tmt, 2d echo and a coronary angiogram depending on the results of above tests. Visit a cardiologist nearby.
Coming to diabetes similary you need to consult an endocrinologist who are specialists in diabetes management. There are much better drugs availab...more

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...more

There are multiple regimens of insulin.
So both mixtard and actrapid can be given in morning afternoon and evening.