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Topic: Diabetes

One in five people at risk of severe Covid due to other illness, study says

An estimated 1.7 billion people suffer from conditions ranging from type 2 diabetes to heart disease, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health.

Indian drugmaker Lupin voluntarily recalls metformin variant, a diabetes drug, in US

India has said it is monitoring the US FDA updates, which said an extended-release variant of the drug had higher levels of a cancer-causing substance.

This is why some young Indians are at higher risk of Covid complications

Metabolic disorders are increasingly common among younger Indians, so the age at which Covid-19 becomes a higher risk could be much lower than 65-plus.

US drug regulator approves use of diabetes drug, also sold in India, to prevent heart attack

The drug Farxiga is sold in India by UK-based pharma giant AstraZeneca under the brand name ‘Forxiga’ to treat type 2 diabetes.

Stock of insulin, cardiac drugs dips ‘below normal’ levels as India panic buys in lockdown

States and union territories have been instructed to ensure production and supply of cardiac and anti-diabetic medicines, including insulin.

Covid-19 with diabetes is more deadly. Here’s why you must control it during lockdown and how

Endocrinologist Ambrish Mithal says if you are smart, follow the basics, and adapt to simple internet-based technology, you will emerge a winner.

No proof that drugs for heart ailments, diabetes are increasing severity of Covid-19: ICMR

ICMR has come to the conclusion ‘after review of the available information and deriving the consensus of various scientific societies and expert groups’.

Avoid ibuprofen, ICMR tells diabetes, hypertension, heart patients in Covid-19 FAQs

The advice follows a letter published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine that suggests ibuprofen can ‘aggravate’ Covid-19 infection in diabetes and hypertension patients. 

What is comorbidity — the factor that likely led to 3 COVID-19 deaths in India

All three Indians who have died of COVID-19 had underlying health conditions that are believed to have compromised their fight against the disease.

What patients of diabetes, asthma need to do to stay safe from COVID-19

Early clinical profile of COVID-19 suggests severe manifestation in people suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and lung diseases like asthma.  

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.