To support liver health and potentially reverse fatty liver, it's essential to focus on a well-balanced diet, portion control, and active lifestyle habits, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist and dietician.
The process of refrigerating the rice overnight starch that is resistant to digestion and therefore it will not spike blood glucose levels.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a dietician and nutritionist with over 27 years of experience, shares expert advice on weight loss and diabetes management.
rediffGURUS Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, Komal Jethmalani, Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan and Pushpa R will answer your diabetes-related questions.
US-based drugmaker Pfizer and Indian biotechnology major Bicon today said they have agreed to end their alliance to sell insulin and insulin analog products made by the Indian company.
Department of Pharmaceuticals asks NPPA to review Eli Lilly product prices.
Leading insulin makers on Friday slashed the rates of human insulin by about 40 per cent, a move which will provide a big relief to diabetic patients.
The company has launched the product in 10ml and 3ml vials, Biocon said.
Apart from Wockhardt, only Biocon manufactures insulin analog indigenously.
Recent reports of heart attacks occurring while dancing, driving, or even walking have raised concerns about the condition's unpredictability. Experts emphasize the importance of regular health check-ups to detect underlying heart diseases and prevent sudden cardiac events. Factors contributing to the rise include unhealthy lifestyles, genetic predisposition, and inadequate sleep. The article highlights the need for increased public awareness and stricter implementation of government programs to address the growing trend of heart attacks, particularly among younger individuals.
India's largest biotech firm Biocon on Wednesday launched its "recombinant human insulin (r-DNA), Insugen
Bangalore-based biotech company, Biocon is in the process of developing oral insulin for diabetes treatment.
The patient, a 25-year-old woman who had the chronic condition for over a decade, was able to naturally regulate her blood sugar some two and half months after undergoing the minimally invasive surgery, the Shanghai-based Chinese news outlet, The Paper reported. According to the report carried by the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post, the surgery took just half an hour.
Pharmaceutical major Wockhardt Ltd on Saturday claimed it has developed a new form of long-lasting insulin called Glargin and plans to launch it in India by 2006.
Biotech major Biocon will file an application with the US Federal Drug Administration to begin clinical trials for oral insulin, which, it says, would be the world's first insulin that could be consumed orally.
'Obesity is a raging conversation globally now, and manufacturing of generics will pick up after the patent expires.'
Another cap for imported insulin; domestic manufacturers cry foul.
Normal blood sugar levels typically should be less than 100 mg/dL. Average blood sugar before meals should be 70-130 mg/dL. Your blood sugar levels after one to two hours after a meal should be less than 180 mg/dL.
Biocon has tied up with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to market its insulin, Insugen. Accordingly, the company will offer insulin at a subsidised rate to all 'diabetic care' insurance policyholders of the insurance company.
Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with a combination of lifestyle changes, diet and medical support, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani.
Kejriwal, who has Type-2 diabetes, has been asking for insulin and a video conferencing with his family doctor but his requests are being denied by the jail administration, party spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said in a press conference.
Drug major Eli Lilly will discontinue its animal insulin product "Iletin" after this year and is planning to conduct trials for "inhaled insulin" in the country.
This is being done to make grounds for medical bail, the ED told the court
Bangalore-based Biocon Ltd and a US biotech firm Nobex Corporation will jointly develop an oral insulin product for the treatment of diabetes.
Delhi Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj Sunday alleged that Tihar authorities have now requested a diabetologist from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in contradiction of their earlier stance of adequate medical facilities for diabetics being present in the prison.
Pharma major Wockhardt said on Thursday that it had achieved a breakthrough in the development of Glargine, a new generation advanced insulin
Biotech major Biocon, which has projected sales turnover of Rs 700-750 crore (Rs 7-7.5 billion) this year, on Friday said it will launch recombinant human insulin in two weeks.
Research has revealed that a pig's insulin-producing cells may help cure diabetes in humans.
A cortisol belly is a common health problem resulting from elevated cortisol levels due to chronic stress, poor diet, lack of physical activity, inadequate sleep and overtraining, says clinical nutrition consultant Neha Sahaya.
'Obesity, especially central obesity and increased visceral fat due to physical inactivity, along with the consumption of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar diets, are major contributing factors.'
The drug regulator recently asked some domestic companies to cut prices of insulin while MNCs, which are major players, are allowed to set their own price for the drug.
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rediffGURU Chandrakant Lahariya tells you how to lower your blood sugar levels and manage your diabetes.
Alleging the Tihar Jail administration cancelled Delhi Minister Atishi's meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the last moment, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said 'even the British rule did not see this kind of behaviour'.
