Insulin
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Novo Nordisk launches world's first once-weekly insulin in India
Health | Jul 09, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTNovo Nordisk has launched Awiqli, the world's first once-weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in India. The therapy reduces insulin injections from 365 a year to 52 and aims to address one of the biggest barriers to insulin adoption.
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Trying to lose weight but not seeing results? These 3 hormones could be the reason
Lifestyle | Apr 01, 2026, 10:32 PM ISTWeight loss is not just about calories. A nutritionist explains how hormones like insulin, cortisol and estrogen may be affecting fat loss, cravings and overall progress more than expected.
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London doctor says this everyday snack may be harming your metabolic health
Health | Mar 21, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTA doctor highlights how everyday biscuits, often paired with tea, may quietly drive insulin resistance. Made with refined flour, sugar and oils, they trigger repeated glucose spikes, leading to fatigue, hunger cycles and long-term metabolic issues, including type 2 diabetes.
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Why are some patients with diabetes treated with insulin injections? According to an expert
Health | Aug 21, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTDr Jaspreet Singh explains why insulin injections are vital for type 1 diabetes and often needed in type 2 when oral medicines fail to control blood sugar. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, plays a vital role in helping glucose (sugar) from food enter the body’s cells.
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Is collagen bad for type 2 diabetes? New research suggests potential health risks
Health | Jul 07, 2025, 09:14 AM ISTA new study reveals how collagen plays a crucial role in worsening Type 2 diabetes. While insulin and amylin hormones work together to regulate blood sugar, excess amylin in diabetic patients misfolds and forms toxic clumps that damage insulin-producing β-cells. Read on to know more about the study.
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Ultrasound of thigh, shoulder muscle can help detect insulin resistance, finds study
Health | Jun 23, 2025, 06:40 PM ISTA new study published in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine ultrasound of one's thigh or shoulder muscle can help detect insulin resistance. Read on to know more about the study.
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Struggling with insulin resistance? Here are 5 foods you can eat on an empty stomach
Health | May 30, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTEarly detection and management of insulin resistance through lifestyle changes, medication, and/or insulin therapy can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and its associated complications. Thus, it is important to understand about the diet to stabilise blood sugar levels.
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4 tell-tale signs of insulin resistance in children, expert shares early warning symptoms
Health | Mar 11, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTInsulin resistance is becoming more common in children due to poor diet, lack of physical activity, and genetic factors. If left unnoticed, it can lead to type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other serious health problems. Recognising early signs can help in taking timely action.
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Say goodbye to diabetes by consuming THIS leaf, know its benefits and ways to use
Health | Dec 05, 2024, 02:19 PM ISTBy consuming curry leaves, the body gets anti-hyperglycemic properties. By consuming it, blood sugar levels can be controlled by reducing insulin resistance. Also, high amounts of fiber, calcium, and phosphorus are found in these leaves.
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Who can take Insulin? How to store, when to take it, precautions, side effects and more
Health | Apr 24, 2024, 11:31 AM ISTInsulin is a crucial medication for those with diabetes and can greatly improve their quality of life when prescribed and monitored properly by a healthcare team.
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Hanuman Jayanti: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj takes out yatra with insulin-sticker 'Gadah' | VIDEO
India | Apr 23, 2024, 06:39 PM ISTAAP's insulin row: After days of tussle over insulin administration, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was finally given insulin on Monday night after his sugar level soared to 320.
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'Doctors never said there is no need to worry,' Kejriwal says Tihar official lying
Delhi | Apr 22, 2024, 04:01 PM ISTEarlier today, Delhi minister Atishi alleged that the ED 'lied' in court about consulting specialists from AIIMS over whether Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a diabetic, needs insulin. Kejriwal moved a fresh plea seeking consultation with his physician for 15 minutes every day and taking insulin.
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Delhi court to pronounce order on Kejriwal's plea seeking permission to administer insulin in jail
Delhi | Apr 22, 2024, 08:35 AM ISTKejriwal, who was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged excise policy scam, is lodged in Jail No. 2. He is under judicial custody till April 23.
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BJP wants to kill Kejriwal in jail by denying insulin: Sunita's massive charge at INDIA bloc rally
India | Apr 21, 2024, 11:57 PM ISTSunita Kejriwal, at Ulgulan Nyay Rally in Ranchi, alleged that the BJP government at the Centre wants to "kill" her husband by not giving him insulin in Tihar jail. However, the jail administration report stated that Kejriwal had stopped taking insulin months before his arrest.
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UK's 'artificial pancreas' to transform lives of type 1 diabetes patients
Health | Apr 02, 2024, 08:08 PM ISTDiscover the NHS England's groundbreaking 'artificial pancreas' device, poised to transform diabetes management. This innovative technology offers hope for thousands grappling with type 1 diabetes, providing automated insulin delivery and improved outcomes.
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Spike in insulin levels after meals may not be bad for health, finds study
Health | Dec 15, 2023, 10:08 AM ISTUS researchers cast doubt on the traditional view, suggesting a rise in insulin after eating may have benefits.
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Now, diabetic students can carry insulin in UP govt schools
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 23, 2023, 07:46 AM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government has taken this decision in compliance with the norms of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
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Can Blueberries control diabetes and insulin sensitivity? Here's what medical experts have to say
Health | Jan 17, 2022, 03:39 PM ISTAccording to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), blueberries are said to be a superfood for diabetic patients. They are packed with antioxidants like vitamins A, B, C, E, and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and fiber. They not just promote the overall health of the body but also prevent diabetes.
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Good News! Insulin can now be stored without refrigeration - Here's how
India | Sep 24, 2021, 03:20 PM ISTInsulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas to allow cells to use glucose. When the body stops producing or using insulin, doctors inject insulin into the body to control the blood sugar.
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Drug found to delay Type-1 diabetes by 2 years
Health | Jun 10, 2019, 04:40 PM ISTType-1 diabetes develops when the immune system's T cells mistakenly destroy the body's own insulin-producing beta cells, insulin is needed to convert glucose into energy.