Diabetic

Inflammation control in diabetics may cure depression, methods vary: Study

An analysis has revealed that addressing inflammation in diabetes can help determine success in treating depression in a group of patients. However, there are differences in outcomes between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, researchers said. While type 2 diabetes is a metabolic condition marked by an inability to manage blood sugar, type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and damages insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. "People with type 2 diabetes and high inflammation levels possibly respond particularly well to a change in depressive cognitions through cognitive behavioural therapy. People with type 1 diabetes and high inflammation levels, on the other hand, could benefit more from anti-inflammatory drug therapies," said author Norbert Hermanns from the Research Institute of the Diabetes Academy Mergentheim (FIDAM), Germany. Findings published in the journal Diabetologia could help develop customised treatment plans for ...

Diabetes myths vs facts: 15 health risks you may be unknowingly taking

Fact-Check Friday: From the belief that fruits are bad to blaming sugar alone, doctors bust 15 widespread diabetes myths and offer clear, science-backed facts for better care

Think sugar causes diabetes? These 15 myths could be risking your health

Is fruit bad for diabetes? Can you reverse it with lemon water? Do sugar-free foods help? In this edition of Fact-check Friday, we bust the 15 biggest diabetes myths that still trip people up.

Diabetes in pregnancy linked to higher risk of autism in children: Lancet

Having diabetes during pregnancy could be associated to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the child such as autism, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal. Children exposed to maternal diabetes were at a 25 per cent increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, 30 per cent increased risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and 32 per cent increased risk of intellectual disability, compared to those not exposed, according to the findings of the study. Maternal diabetes was also found to increase risk of communication, learning and motor disorders among exposed children. However, the researchers, including those from the Central South University, China, called for a cautious interpretation of the study's results as they said there is currently little evidence of a causal link. Cases of maternal diabetes -- Type 1 or Type 2, or developing gestational diabetes while pregnant -- are on the rise around the ...

IPCA Labs targets Rs 100 crore market with new diabetic foot ulcer drug

This drug has shown a 77.20 per cent ulcer closure rate in clinical trials, offering hope for a condition that often leads to severe outcomes like lower limb amputations

Need to face up to junk food crisis as study shows 23% Indians overweight

Indians need simple, easy-to-understand, and prominent warning labels, so that their better natures are given a chance to overtake their impulses

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals launches antidiabetic drug 'Lirafit' in India

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said it has launched a biosimilar of the popular antidiabetic drug, Liraglutide in India. The drug is being marketed under the brand name Lirafit following the approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), the company said in a statement. It is priced at around Rs 100 for a standard dose of 1.2mg (per day) and will lower the cost of therapy by approximately 70 per cent, the company claimed. Lirafit will be available only under prescription. "Clinical trials have shown that it helps improve glycemic control in adult type 2 diabetes mellitus patients along with atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) and obesity," Glenmark Pharmaceuticals President and Business Head India Formulations, Alok Malik said. Liraglutide has also proven to have a positive impact on cardiac and renal safety outcomes among patients in clinical trials, making it an effective choice of treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, he added. "W

Implantable device could allow injection-free diabetes management: Study

The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science

Approx 1 person in 20 is diabetic, 3-5% of new cases linked to Covid: Study

The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, showed that men were more likely to develop diabetes than women

Innovator drugs maintain market hold even after patent expiry, shows data

Merck's anti-diabetic molecule sitagliptin retains 81% market share in value terms

Glenmark Pharma launches drug for diabetic patients with comorbidities

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it has launched a fixed-dose combination for the treatment of diabetes for patients with comorbidities. The Mumbai-based drug maker said it has become the first company to launch Teneligliptin (20mg) + Dapagliflozin (5mg/10mg) fixed-dose combination for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes. Marketed under the brand name Zita D, it contains Teneligliptin (20mg) + Dapagliflozin (5 mg/10 mg), and must be taken once daily under prescription to improve glycemic control and prevent complications in adult patients with type 2 diabetes, especially the ones with comorbidities, Glenmark Pharma said in a statement. "Diabetes is growing in India at an alarming rate, and eight out of every ten diabetic patients suffer from comorbidities," Glenmark Pharmaceuticals EVP & Business Head India Formulations Alok Malik said. The new drug is well researched and affordable fixed-dose combination, which will significantly improve glycemic control

Top 300 drug brands to have QR codes on label for ensuring authenticity

The Union Ministry of Health has made amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to implement this

Coal plants fail on pollution norms, may cost 4,800 lives every year: Study

Research by independent group warns against rise in respiratory diseases and economic loss if air pollution increases.

How to manage diabetic neuropathy using therapies from natural systems

In severe cases, it can lead to potentially serious complications such as gangrenous wounds that necessitate the amputation of a toe, foot or leg

Huge relief for cardio-diabetic patients as three key drugs go off patent

The prices have already dropped by almost 80% in most cases.

Zydus Cadila launches cheap oral anti-diabetic tablets after patent expires

With a patient population of almost 77 million diabetics in India, access to affordable therapy is vital for the effective management of the disease, the statement said.

Healthy food options that diabetics can satiate their taste buds with

Foods low on glycemic index and high on fibre can be just as delectable as normal restaurant fare. And you needn't ditch your dessert, as there are plenty of diabetic-friendly options here too

Fit & Proper: If you are diabetic, take care of your heart

Jaynish (name changed), a 38-year-old investment banker, was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago. Due to his failure to respond to three oral antidiabetic drugs, he was prescribed four shots of insulin a day and was on these for over a year. In the past year, he complained of shortness of breath on exertion and swelling around the ankles. He was diagnosed with heart disease and was immediately started on medications for high blood pressure and cholesterol. Though he made major changes in his lifestyle, which improved his glucose control, the insulin shots continued to interfere with his professional and personal life. Heart disease is the No 1 cause of death among people with Type 2 diabetes. There is also striking evidence that diabetes is related to obesity. Among Indians, particularly, the problem of central obesity, or fat deposition around the stomach area, is high. This central obesity is largely responsible for poor glucose control and also has a direct link to heart disease.