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Explaining Diabetes- 

It is a chronic condition.

It is a condition in which blood sugar rises exceptionally high.

The body is not able to make insulin or use it in the right way.

  • Type 1 Diabetes- 

It is also called childhood diabetes.

The pancreatic cells are unable to produce insulin.

The autoimmune disorder damages the pancreatic cells.

  • Type 2 Diabetes – It is a chronic condition.

Unable to utilize insulin, glucose levels build up in the body.

Diabetes symptoms – 

  • Frequent urination
  • Excessive thirst
  • Unusual weight loss
  • Increased appetite
  • Blurry vision
  • Frequent infections

Type-1 diabetes causes- 

The immune system attacks its own body cells.

It is usually –

  • Hereditary condition
  • Triggered by environmental toxins

Type-2 diabetes causes – 

Insulin resistance-

The body cells are not able to respond to insulin.

Low insulin production – 

The pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin.

The important causes include –

  • Family history
  • Obesity
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Age above 45 years
  • Underlying health conditions

Type 2 diabetes drugs – 

Biguanides- Metformin

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists- 

Semaglutide, Tirzepatide 

SGLT2 Inhibitors- 

Dapagliflozin, empagliflozin

Sulfonylureas- Glipizide, glimepiride

DPP-4 Inhibitors- 

Sitagliptin, Linagliptin

Different types of insulin for type-1 diabetes- 

Bolus insulin 

  • Rapid-acting insulin
  • Short-acting insulin

Basal Insulin 

  • Intermediate-acting insulin
  • Long acting /ultra long acting insulin

Premixed Insulin 

It is a combination of rapid acting insulin and intermediate insulin.

Can I cure my Type-2 diabetes? 

Type-2 diabetes is manageable.

Sugar levels can be controlled.

It cannot be cured permanently.

One can attain remission by managing constant sugar levels.

What is the working of type-2 diabetes drugs?

Type -2 drugs work in 3 ways-

  • Reduce sugar production in the liver
  • Stimulate insulin release
  • Increase insulin sensitivity

Is diabetes manageable? 

The excessive sugar levels can be managed and lowered to the controlled limits.

It requires effective management strategy-

  • Daily Monitoring and Care
  • Diet and Lifestyle

What are the warning sugar levels?

  • Prediabetes fasting – 100 – 125 mg /dl
  • Diabetes fasting – 126 mg /dl
  • Low blood glucose – 70 mg/dl

What is HbA1c?

It is the average blood sugar level measured over a period of 3 months.

The third-party manufacturer for Anti-Diabetic Combination- 

Aprazer Healthcare is the top pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Manufacturing global quality products, we are the drug suppliers worldwide.

We export a range of products to Asia, Africa, and America.

Our antidiabetic combination manufacturer products include-

  • Linagliptin 2.5mg/5mg + Dapagliflozin 5/10mg
  • Dapagliflozin 5/10mg

Why choose us?

  • WHO-GMP /EU-GMP certified manufacturing facilities
  • Robust quality controls
  • Global distribution
  • Cost-effective manufacturing