Every day, evaluations and researches are being carried out to find treatments to this condition. There exists conventional treatments for diabetes mellitus like OHA's and insulin that patients have been using for years.
Here's a list of few medications that have been recently introduced, and how they work.
Want To Keep Diabetes Away? Eat Walnuts, Apples, Carrots
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While being active, staying hydrated, and checking blood glucose levels can work wonders, it is important to stick to a dietary plan that will ward off diabetes in the long run.
A recent study showed that antioxidant-rich walnuts can nearly halve the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes.
For patients, the ideal diabetic diet plan would be to have 1200-1600 calories per day. It is recommended that diabetics should eat good carbs, fats, and healthy proteins, but in small portions.
Doctors and dieticians share ultimate list of foods you must consume to stay healthy.
While being active, staying hydrated, and checking blood glucose levels can work wonders, it is important to stick to a dietary plan that will ward off diabetes in the long run.A recent study showed ..
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After news of walnuts as you new superfood to keep diabetes away, it's time to look at the other superhero nuts and seeds. They have protective effects for people with diabetes. Flaxseeds/linseeds, almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, macadamia nuts, pistachios, cashew nuts, chia seeds, etc are the best nuts and seeds for diabetics as they reduce and regulate the insulin levels in the body.
After news of walnuts as you new superfood to keep diabetes away, it's time to look at the other superhero nuts and seeds. They have protective effects for people with diabetes. Flaxseeds/linseeds, ..
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They are a good source of high biological value protein. Eggs have good cholesterol, also called as High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), which is good for heart health. Studies have shown that it improves insulin sensitivity. They give satiety and improve blood sugar levels.
They are a good source of high biological value protein. Eggs have good cholesterol, also called as High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), which is good for heart health. Studies have shown that it improve..
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It has an active compound called curcumin which has shown to improve sugar, promote cardiovascular health, and protect against kidney diseases.
It has an active compound called curcumin which has shown to improve sugar, promote cardiovascular health, and protect against kidney diseases.
Salmon have excellent amount of Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) which is good for diabetics. The patients need good fat in their diet, and fish reduce inflammation and coronary risks which are common in diabetes.
Salmon have excellent amount of Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) which is good for diabetics. The patients need good fat in their diet, and fish reduce inflammation and coronary risks which are com..
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It improves blood sugars and blood pressure in diabetics. It's a herb with many great health benefits.
It improves blood sugars and blood pressure in diabetics. It's a herb with many great health benefits.
It's a potent antioxidant, and works like a hypoglycaemic drug. One should restrict consumption of cassia cinnamon which is poor variety and has coumarin. It is available in most grocery stores in India. If this variant is consumed in excess, it can have side effects. One should go for the Ceylon variant with less coumarin.
It's a potent antioxidant, and works like a hypoglycaemic drug. One should restrict consumption of cassia cinnamon which is poor variety and has coumarin. It is available in most grocery stores in I..
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Apart from being great for your overall health, the natural-sugar in the fruit has a relatively low impact on the insulin and blood sugar levels in the body.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Apart from being great for your overall health, the natural-sugar in the fruit has a relatively low impact on the insulin and blood sugar levels in the body.
Diabetics can opt for carrots in their daily diet despite its sweet flavour as it can help manage blood glucose levels. Carrot juice may still contain sugar and carbohydrates, it won't spike the blood sugar levels.
Diabetics can opt for carrots in their daily diet despite its sweet flavour as it can help manage blood glucose levels. Carrot juice may still contain sugar and carbohydrates, it won't spike the bloo..
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Whole tomatoes are low in carbohydrates. This fruit has minimal impact on blood sugars and is safe to consume for diabetics. Make sure you consume the fruit, and not the juice.
(Inputs from Dr Tejal Lathia, Consultant Endocrinologist, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi - A Fortis Network Hospital; Dr Rohan Sequeira, Cardiometabolic Physician at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre; Dr Mihir Raut, Consultant Physician & Diabetologist, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital; Dietician Jasleen Kaur; and nutritionust Avni Kaul)
Whole tomatoes are low in carbohydrates. This fruit has minimal impact on blood sugars and is safe to consume for diabetics. Make sure you consume the fruit, and not the juice.
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DPP-4(or OPP-IV) inhibitors or Gliptins DPP-4 inhibitors lower blood glucose levels by allowing more insulin to be released in the body. The digestive tract has hormones that get released when we eat. They go to pancreas and instructs beta cells to produce insulin.
One of the hormones - GLP-1 - is quickly destroyed by enzyme DPP-4 which is fine for non- diabetics, but with someone suffering from type 2 diabetes, this prevents them from getting more insulin into their blood. The DPP-4 inhibitors prevents the enzymes from destroying GLP-1.
GLP-1 Mimetics (lncretinMimetics) Incretin mimetics focuses on the effect of GLP-1 hormone. The DPP-4 destroys GLP-1 hormone, hence a synthetic version of GLP-1 is created.
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DPP-4 enzymes do not attack GLP-1 mimetic because it does not recognise that as naturally occurring GLP-1 and hence pancreas produce more insulin.
Work-Health Balance: Diabetes Checklist For High-Flying CEOs
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If you have already been diagnosed with diabetes, here are 10 things to keep in mind when you travel by air.
If you have already been diagnosed with diabetes, here are 10 things to keep in mind when you travel by air.
Carry a medical ID that states that you have diabetes, just in case of an emergency.
Carry a medical ID that states that you have diabetes, just in case of an emergency.
Pack twice as much blood-testing supplies and diabetes medication as you think you may need. This could include insulin, other antidiabetes medication, syringes, glucose meter (with extra batteries), candy/sugar (in case of a low-blood sugar/hypoglycaemia episode). Carry your prescription with you.
Pack twice as much blood-testing supplies and diabetes medication as you think you may need. This could include insulin, other antidiabetes medication, syringes, glucose meter (with extra batteries),..
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Don't keep your insulin in your check-in luggage as it could get affected by changes in temperature and cabin pressure.
Don't keep your insulin in your check-in luggage as it could get affected by changes in temperature and cabin pressure.
Inform the security about medication in your baggage or if you are wearing an insulin pump.
Inform the security about medication in your baggage or if you are wearing an insulin pump.
If you inject insulin, do so only when you see the cabin crew come down the aisle with the serving tray. If you take your insulin too much in advance, the delay in the meal reaching you could lead to a drop in your blood sugar.
Be careful while injecting insulin in the plane as the pressure difference could affect the plunger of the syringe.
If you inject insulin, do so only when you see the cabin crew come down the aisle with the serving tray. If you take your insulin too much in advance, the delay in the meal reaching you could lead to..
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Eat a meal that is low in fat, cholesterol and sugar.
Eat a meal that is low in fat, cholesterol and sugar.
If you are crossing a time zone, remember, travelling west makes you gain time and travelling east makes you lose time. This could affect your meals and how much medication you need.
If you are crossing a time zone, remember, travelling west makes you gain time and travelling east makes you lose time. This could affect your meals and how much medication you need.
Check your blood sugar after you land.
Check your blood sugar after you land.
Keep track of your glucose after you land, since jet lag can make it harder to interpret if your blood sugar is low or high.
Keep track of your glucose after you land, since jet lag can make it harder to interpret if your blood sugar is low or high.
GLP-1 also make you feel fuller, faster and longer, so you may not eat as much and hence you lose weight along with sugar control. Example of GLP -I is Inj. Exenatide.
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SGLT2 inhibitor SGLT2 inhibitor is a new class of drug which blocks the reabsorption of glucose in the kidney by blocking the SGLT-2 enzymes, and further increases glucose excretion, lowers blood glucose levels and facilitates weight loss.
As for type 1 diabetes, lot of newer insulin analogues have been developed like Glargin 300IU and Tresiba - which are ultra long acting new generation insulin, lasting for 24 hours and designed for basal treatment of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
In near future, oral/inhalational insulin will be commercially available.
Medtronic's is also in process of developing an infusion device which will be similar to artificial pancreas. A lot of research on pancreatic islet cell transplantation is in process.
New researches take place every day to find a cure for the condition and with recent advances in the field of diabetes, we will soon triumph over this disease.
The author is Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital
NOTE: Consult a medical professional before considering these treatments.
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of www.economictimes.com.)
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