Type 1 diabetes patient dies after replacing insulin with oral tablets, highlighting fatal DKA risks. Experts warn insulin is life-saving, cannot be substituted, and skipping doses can cause coma or death within hours.
Diabetes doesn’t automatically disqualify you from blood donation, reveals Dr. Ashish Saini. If blood sugar is stable and overall health is good, donation is possible. Don’t believe the myth—well-controlled diabetes allows safe, regular blood donation.
13% HbA1c in newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes is dangerously high, signaling severe insulin deficiency and risk of diabetic ketoacidosis. Experts stress rapid insulin therapy is crucial, not panic, as levels can improve with proper management and education.
India launches Awikli, the world’s first weekly basal insulin for diabetes, offering significant relief. With over 101 million patients, this affordable injection reduces yearly doses from 365 to 52, improving treatment adherence and blood sugar control for Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetic Aishwarya Sakuja warns against ignoring low blood sugar, as dangerously dropping levels can cause severe health issues. She urges regular monitoring, noting that even mild symptoms like dizziness or shaking may lead to coma or serious complications—don’t overlook this vital alert.