Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk revealed that it will soon be launching its long-lasting insulin injection, Tresiba, in India for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients. The once-a-day jab can provide insulin action for up to 42 hours, allowing diabetics to day-to-day dosing time when needed without raising the risk of hypoglycaemia. The injection will come in form of a prefilled pen and can enable a dosage of up to 80 units in a single use. The company said that it will be revealing the pricing for Tresiba at the time of its launch. "Tresiba (insulin degludec)-- a new basal insulin for adult patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to be available in India as a new treatment option. We are through with clinical trials and have received the necessary approvals. We hope to launch it by the end of this year", Novo Nordisk India Managing Director Melvin D'souza said. Source: Medindia << Researchers Report Pregnancy from Ovarian Tissue Grown Outs... Hong Kong's Needy Children Need Foster Care >> Recommended Reading Type 2 Diabetes Globalization and changing lifestyles has made diabetes very common in developing countries so much so that India is known as the Diabetes Capital of the World. READ MORE Remedies to Treat Diabetes Naturally An article about the natural remedies available at home to treat diabetes effectively and efficiently. READ MORE Diabetes Screening Diabetes screening is done using blood tests like fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c levels. Diabetes affects 8.3% Americans and about 10% Indians. READ MORE Air travel: To fly or not to fly Air travel is for everyone, even those with medical conditions. READ MORE Diabesity With more than one billion people affected, diabesity is the largest epidemic in the world today. Fortunately it can be reversed with lifestyle changes. READ MORE Diabetes - Essentials Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency that leads to high blood sugar levels and several associated complications if left untreated. READ MORE Diabetes - Foot Care Valuable information on diabetic foot care, treatment and prevention. READ MORE Diabetes in Pets Pets like cats and dogs suffer from diabetes, which is similar to that in humans. It is treated with insulin injections. READ MORE Gestational diabetes The condition is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by the action of hormones produced during pregnancy that blocks the action of insulin. READ MORE Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar often occurs in diabetic patients on insulin treatment. Other conditions like hormone deficiencies can also cause hypoglycemia. READ MORE Insulin Hormone Insulin is a natural hormone that controls our blood sugar. Learn about types of insulin and devices for delivery including insulin syringes, pens and insulin pumps. READ MORE Insulinoma Insulinoma is a cancer of pancreas which causes excess release of insulin, thus leading to severe hypoglycemia. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Hearing Loss Calculator Blood Pressure Calculator Post-Nasal Drip More News on: Diabetes - EssentialsGestational diabetesType 2 DiabetesDiabetes - Foot CareDiabesityDiabetes in PetsDiabetes Facts and FiguresInsulin HormoneHypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)Insulinoma
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk revealed that it will soon be launching its long-lasting insulin injection, Tresiba, in India for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients. The once-a-day jab can provide insulin action for up to 42 hours, allowing diabetics to day-to-day dosing time when needed without raising the risk of hypoglycaemia. The injection will come in form of a prefilled pen and can enable a dosage of up to 80 units in a single use. The company said that it will be revealing the pricing for Tresiba at the time of its launch. "Tresiba (insulin degludec)-- a new basal insulin for adult patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to be available in India as a new treatment option. We are through with clinical trials and have received the necessary approvals. We hope to launch it by the end of this year", Novo Nordisk India Managing Director Melvin D'souza said. Source: Medindia << Researchers Report Pregnancy from Ovarian Tissue Grown Outs... Hong Kong's Needy Children Need Foster Care >> Recommended Reading Type 2 Diabetes Globalization and changing lifestyles has made diabetes very common in developing countries so much so that India is known as the Diabetes Capital of the World. READ MORE Remedies to Treat Diabetes Naturally An article about the natural remedies available at home to treat diabetes effectively and efficiently. READ MORE Diabetes Screening Diabetes screening is done using blood tests like fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c levels. Diabetes affects 8.3% Americans and about 10% Indians. READ MORE Air travel: To fly or not to fly Air travel is for everyone, even those with medical conditions. READ MORE Diabesity With more than one billion people affected, diabesity is the largest epidemic in the world today. Fortunately it can be reversed with lifestyle changes. READ MORE Diabetes - Essentials Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency that leads to high blood sugar levels and several associated complications if left untreated. READ MORE Diabetes - Foot Care Valuable information on diabetic foot care, treatment and prevention. READ MORE Diabetes in Pets Pets like cats and dogs suffer from diabetes, which is similar to that in humans. It is treated with insulin injections. READ MORE Gestational diabetes The condition is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by the action of hormones produced during pregnancy that blocks the action of insulin. READ MORE Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar often occurs in diabetic patients on insulin treatment. Other conditions like hormone deficiencies can also cause hypoglycemia. READ MORE Insulin Hormone Insulin is a natural hormone that controls our blood sugar. Learn about types of insulin and devices for delivery including insulin syringes, pens and insulin pumps. READ MORE Insulinoma Insulinoma is a cancer of pancreas which causes excess release of insulin, thus leading to severe hypoglycemia. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Hearing Loss Calculator Blood Pressure Calculator Post-Nasal Drip More News on: Diabetes - EssentialsGestational diabetesType 2 DiabetesDiabetes - Foot CareDiabesityDiabetes in PetsDiabetes Facts and FiguresInsulin HormoneHypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)Insulinoma
