Prediabetes
Traffic Pollution Could be Linked to Diabetes
Diabetes is considered a lifestyle disease. The kind of food we eat, our health habits, and medical history are said to be the culprits behind this condition. However, a recent study claimed that diabetes can actually be aggravated by the kind of environment one is living in.
Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of mortality across the world and more so in the developed nations such as the United States. Based on the current trend, it’s expected that there will be more than 360 million cases worldwide by the end of 2030 (currently an estimate 220 million people suffer from diabetes).
Insulin
Insulin is a hormone that regulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. The insulin is used to reduce high blood sugar in patients with diabetes where the production of insulin is decreased. This man-made insulin is prepared with the use of biotechnology which identical to human insulin.
Do not take insulin if you:
Are allergic to insulin
Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:
Are taking any other medicines, with or without a prescription
Rosiglitazone To Be Banned Soon
Rosiglitazone containing drugs such as Avandia, Avandament or Avaglim used to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes have been asked to be withdrawn from the market by UK and European drug regulators.