Tag Archives: Insulin

More trouble for Biocon insulin plant in Malaysia as FDA flags six Form 483 observations

The road to certification for Biocon’s insulin facility in Malaysia was long, winding and full of potholes. Now comes a detour. The FDA has slapped the factory with Form 483, citing six observations that need to be addressed, the company said. The site makes the high-profile interchangeable insulin Semglee, but Biocon doesn’t expect the latest inspection… Read More »

High fat diet cause insulin resistance

By Naomi Imatome-Yun, Apr 16, According to the Centers for Disease Control, 29 million people in America have diabetes and 86 million have prediabetes. Insulin resistance is recognized as a predictor of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. But what causes insulin resistance? In this NutritionFacts. Choose one of our two fun, flexible at-home… Read More »

How often do diabetics take insulin

The best place to keep the insulin you’re not using is in the fridge. This can mean your blood sugar levels increase. For the insulin you’re using on the day, room temperature is usually fine. Make sure there are no air bubbles in the syringe before you take the needle out of the insulin bottle.… Read More »

To Drive Down Insulin Prices, W.H.O. Will Certify Generic Versions

With insulin prices skyrocketing and substantial shortages developing in poorer countries, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday that it would begin testing and approving generic versions of the drug. Agency officials said they hoped to drive down insulin prices by encouraging makers of generic drugs to enter the market, increasing competition. At the moment,… Read More »