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Benefits of Insulin

Insulin normalizes the metabolism and thus corrects multiple problems in the body. Insulin therapy: •    Eliminates symptoms of diabetes •    Prevents problems such as ketoacidosis •    Improves work and exercise capacity •    Reduces risk of infections •    Ensures better healing and repair after surgery •    Prevents delay or arrest long-term diabetic complications •    Reduces the risks and complications to the mother and child during pregnancy •    Ensures... 

BMI and Insulin Resistance

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? It is the ratio of weight in kg to square of height in meters. It is used for assessment of ideal weight. BMI = Weight in kg /Height in metres2 Good: 20 – 23        Fair: 23 – 25        Poor: > 25 What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance is a condition in which, insulin produces less than normal response in the cells. This reduces glucose entry into the tissues. Insulin resistance is harmful as it leads to enhanced atherosclerosis, hypertension... 

The role of insulin

Having confirmed the diagnosis of diabetes, the crucial clinical question is whether insulin treatment is to be started immediately. While initiating the treatment, the following guidelines should be considered:  

Benefits of Insulin

Insulin normalizes the metabolism and thus corrects multiple problems in the body. Insulin therapy: •    Eliminates symptoms of diabetes •    Prevents problems such as ketoacidosis •    Improves work and exercise capacity •    Reduces risk of infections •    Ensures better healing and repair after surgery •    Prevents delay or arrest long-term diabetic complications •    Reduces the risks and complications to the mother and child during pregnancy •    Ensures... 

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