Washington: A Twitter imposter cost a US pharmaceutical giant billions of dollars, but the viral prank triggered another unexpected crisis — a new wave of scrutiny of the high cost of its insulin. Authentic-looking fake accounts proliferated last week after Twitter rolled out a paid verification service, the latest in a string of chaotic developments … Read more
Given that a tablespoon of tomato sauce contains around one teaspoon of sugar, you can gauge the critical need to control added sugar. By Dr. Rohit Shukla One out of six people with diabetes in the world is from India. When viewed alongside the fact that the total number of people with diabetes in the … Read more
By Prashant Parmar India is currently home to over 77 million diabetics, a number which is expected to almost double by 2045. The prevalence of diabetes in younger population seems to be rising due to factors like lack of physical activity, unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits and a positive family history. With only one-third of … Read more
Insulin as we know it today is quite different from when it was discovered. By Dr. Mala Dharmalingam, In the last century, advances in the field of insulin therapy have brought us closer to the goal of optimal glycaemic control along with a reduction in diabetes-related complications. However, despite these advances, there are several shortcomings … Read more
Diabetes control involves a holistic approach with the right balance of diet, exercise, and medication. By Dr. Dilip Gude Diabetes control involves a holistic approach with the right balance of diet, exercise, and medication. There is a high chance that most diabetes patients may be on medicines that cause weight gain, exhaust one’s pancreatic beta … Read more