Many people think “injection” means only insulin — but that’s no longer true. Today, several safe and effective injectable medicines are available in India to help manage diabetes — let’s understand them one by one, in simple terms.
They are used for replacing or supplementing the insulin the body is unable to produce or use effectively. Insulins are produced by recombinant technology nowadays. These can be ultra-short acting, short acting, long acting and ultra-long acting. They also come as mixed preparations or combination of short and long acting insulins in various proportions.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) are used to manage blood sugar and promote weight loss through multiple mechanisms. They stimulate insulin release in a glucose-dependent manner, inhibit glucagon secretion, and slow down gastric emptying. They also work in the brain to increase feelings of fullness (satiety) and reduce appetite.
When diabetes progresses, oral medicines may not be enough to keep blood sugar under control. That’s because:
Injectables are added to help the body get the insulin it needs or to make insulin work better. At Diabetes and Obesity Clinic, we also ensure that you have a proper lifestyle with these injectables to get the best out of these treatments.
An insulin pump is a wearable medical device that supplies a continuous flow of insulin underneath your skin. It's an alternative to insulin injections. It is very convenient for type 1 diabetics, children and those having a hectic lifestyle.