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From melancholic to optimistic! Nobel Laureate Frederick G. Banting showed the world how patients with #diabetes benefit from insulin use, to live a happier and better life. #100InsulinStories

Have you heard about #insulin? Tell us: which of these statements is correct about insulin? #100InsulinStories

The results are in! All the statements are correct and 25% of you were right. Click the video link to learn more about how insulin works. bit.ly/3uAreQl

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#100InsulinStories: Here’s another reason to love man’s best friend! Dogs helped researchers understand more about #diabetes & the role of the pancreas (which produces insulin) to control sugar levels.

Read more on the history of insulin: bit.ly/3d7EM00

If you are on #insulin and you wish to fast during the month of #Ramadan, remember to check with your doctor who may revise your #insulin dose or timing. #100InsulinStories

If you are permitted to fast during #Ramadan and are on #insulin, do check your blood sugar regularly. Talk to your doctor about it.
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#Insulin is the treatment prescribed for some patients with diabetes. Do you know how many types of #diabetes exist? Pick the correct option.

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The correct answer is: there are more than 2 types of diabetes. Click the video link to learn more about what happens in diabetes and the common types. bit.ly/3x4VEwo #100InsulinStories

#Insulin from this animal was the first to be given to humans to control #diabetes, because their insulin is very similar to human insulin. Which animal was it? Type your answer in the comments below.
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COW!

#100InsulinStories: Is this True or False -
"An #insulin shot is just all pain and no gain"

That was FALSE. There is a lot to gain from #insulin when it comes to reducing blood sugar levels. And it hardly hurts to take it. Many even find it less painful than a finger stick.
For more information, visit: bit.ly/3aEz9oe
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Sanofi has been at the forefront of #diabetes management for nearly 💯years, with breakthrough advances which have helped define the standard of treatment. Come, take a walk through our timeline … bit.ly/2S2b58p
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Are you on #insulin to manage your diabetes? If so, tell us how your life has changed after insulin. Is your sugar better controlled? Do you feel better?

What's your insulin story? We want to know ...
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#100InsulinStories: Meet our hero, Eshaan Shevate, who takes 4 insulin shots a day – even when he was at 13,800 feet, to trek up to Machu Picchu, Peru. #100YearsofInsulin
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As you celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, make sure you do not overindulge in sweets, as they increase your blood sugar. If your #insulin timing or dose was revised during the fast, remember to check with your doctor about going back to your previous schedule. #100InsulinStories #EidMubarak

#100InsulinStories. Today is a milestone! On May 17, 1921, Banting and Best first began their experiments to obtain an extract from the pancreas and check its effect on sugar levels in blood and urine. 

For more, check the #insulin timeline: bit.ly/3om9d6A

Over a million children and adolescents have type 1 diabetes. They need to take #insulin regularly to control their blood sugar. 
And they can still live a normal life with good diabetes management. For more, visit:
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Before #insulin, a strict diet was the most effective way to manage diabetes & prolong life by a few years. Today, we have insulin AND we know much more about a diabetes-friendly diet. For great resources on the subject, visit bit.ly/3vhrJQ6 #100InsulinStories

#100InsulinStories: Do you know where the 'islets of Langerhans' are located?

The answer is: 'none of the above' and 66% of you were right. The 'islets of Langerhans' are special cells in the pancreas in the human body. These cells produce several hormones including #insulin. 

#100InsulinStories. Read more: bit.ly/3fPNeRt

"Energy for the economic burdens of life". That is the ultimate benefit of #insulin, according to Frederick G. #Banting, one of the 1923 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recipients "for the discovery of insulin." ​
How has insulin helped you in life? #100InsulinStories

Is this a myth or a fact? ​
"I’m on insulin, means I’m in the last stage of #diabetes"​
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This is a MYTH. If you are on #insulin, it does not mean that you are in the last stage of diabetes. In fact, insulin can delay or even prevent diabetes complications if started early. 
For more information, visit bit.ly/2TF9V3F
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#100InsulinStories Is this true or false:
Every patient on insulin requires the same insulin dose.

That was False and 100% of you got it right. Watch this video to learn more. bit.ly/3gmHrmK

#Healthcare should be as individual as you. With individualised care solutions for patients with #diabetes, Sanofi is pioneering possibilities to help them live well and manage their condition simply and conveniently. #100InsulinStories #DiabetesYourType

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Time to test our GK! Do you think this statement is a myth or a fact: "I take insulin, so I can eat anything I want."? Comment below: myth or fact #100InsulinStories #100YearsofInsulin

That is a MYTH. ​
Even if you are taking insulin you still need to control your food intake, like anyone else without #diabetes. Eating extra calories regularly can lead to weight gain in all people, with or without diabetes.​
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Here's a #sneakpeak into Banting's & Best's lab notes when they injected pancreatic extract into dogs and monitored the change in sugar levels.
Today, #insulin has changed the way diabetes is treated & monitoring is still imp!
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Sanofi is committed to improving the sustainability of its medicine manufacturing process to lessen environmental impact, including in #insulin production! #DYK that we are helping advance research into pharma’s impact on the environment? 📈🔬 #100InsulinStories #diabetes

What have you heard about #insulin, that you later found out was a myth?
Tell us!
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When animals saved the day. Again!

#DYK: Insulin from cattle & pigs was initially used to treat diabetes and saved millions of lives! In time, scientists made synthetic 'human' insulin that worked better.

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Did you know all of these were #myths about insulin?
Check the link for more:
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Here's an interesting question:
When do you think our pancreas releases insulin?

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The answer is: pancreas releases insulin all day long.
More insulin is released when we eat.
This is why people on insulin therapy often need >1 injection & >1 type of insulin. 'Basal' is a type of insulin  that helps control blood glucose over the day.
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Are you new to taking insulin? Here are some #insulin do's and don'ts that can help you.
For more, visit: bit.ly/3fhPCRx
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Are you a first-time user of #insulin? Then make sure you check out our page on reusable insulin delivery devices. It has easy- to-understand demo videos in 12 languages.

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Taking too much #insulin by mistake, skipping a meal, excessive exercise etc. can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Patients with diabetes and their caregivers should know how to quickly identify the symptoms of hypoglycemia and address it immediately.
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#ThisMonthInHistory: 99 years ago, 14-year-old Elizabeth Hughes began her insulin treatment under Dr. #Banting. She was his star patient, and went on to live a full and active life until the age of 73 years.

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#NewLaunch
Sanofi India launches TouStar®, the country's 1st reusable #insulin pen with a dedicated cartridge that makes it easy to deliver your daily insulin dose.

Another milestone to mark #100YearsOfInsulin.
For more, watch: bit.ly/3jvOfkN
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Introducing TouStar®: India's 1st reusable insulin pen with a dedicated cartridge​.
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If you are using an insulin pen every day, remember to change the needle with every use. Because used needles are less sharp, not sterile, and can cause more pain #100InsulinStories

For more on how to take insulin, visit bit.ly/3naX0mv

How does Sanofi's new TouStar® pen make insulin delivery easier? ​
​Need a hint? Watch the video in the language of your choice.​ sanofi.in/toustar

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The answer is: All the above
Toustar® contains 50% more insulin than most other pens; has a clear display that makes it easy to see when you have the right dose; and you can wind back to the correct dose number without wasting insulin.
For more, watch
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For #insulin users, here are 2 must-dos:

1. Note down how many insulin units you take
2. Monitor your blood sugar regularly
This will let your doctor know if you are taking the right dose to reach your ideal blood sugar/HbA1c target
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#100YearsOfInsulin: Insulin delivery devices have come a long way from bulky syringes to our new TouStar® pen - the simple, easy-to-use device for precision delivery.

For more information, check out our resource page: sanofi.in/toustar

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What's the difference between the results from your glucometer test and an HbA1c test?

Regular blood sugar monitoring is a must for good diabetes management.

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During pregnancy, hormonal & other changes increase the body's need for #insulin by 2-3 times. Women with diabetes must track their blood sugar levels regularly and consult their doctor.
For more on what expecting moms can do, visit: bit.ly/3og2MUz

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If you take insulin, change the injection site regularly.
This prevents 'lipohypertrophy' which is when little balls of fat accumulate under the skin and prevent insulin from being absorbed properly.
For more, watch: bit.ly/39PldqB

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#DYK how regular exercise reduces blood sugar? 

It improves 'insulin sensitivity' so muscle cells make better use of insulin. 
The other way exercise helps is by making muscles take up blood sugar, even without insulin. 
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Insulin helps keep blood sugar and diabetes under control,
So that you can live your best possible life! 

How does #insulin help you live your best life? Reply below … 

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#DYK: In the past, animal insulin was given to humans to control diabetes. But TODAY, human insulin is produced by a fascinating process known as 'recombinant DNA technology'.

Watch the full video here:
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At @sanofi  we are proud to have played an important part in insulin’s incredible history, from the earliest years of discovery through to today. Hear our Global Head of Medical @SanofiGenMed - Sandra Silvestri’s vision for the next #100YearsOfInsulin.

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To know more about insulin and how it helps the body control blood sugar levels, watch the video: bit.ly/3oyLHVZ

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Did you know that cardio and aerobic exercises can help to improve #insulin sensitivity?
Read more about it here: bit.ly/3aeAuBB
And remember to talk to your doctor before you start any new exercise regimen.

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If you are on #insulin, plan your meals better with the help of the GI value.

The GI (glycemic index) can go from 0-100. High GI foods cause blood sugar levels to rise faster and higher than those foods with a low GI.

Read More: bit.ly/3aguMiG
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If you are on #insulin and need to exercise, you do not need to follow the same routine everyday. Choose from: walking, running, dancing, swimming and more!

Mix it up and have fun!

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Make sure you exercise for at least 30 minutes a day for at least 5 days a week. This helps insulin work more effectively, to improve your blood glucose levels.

For more, visit: bit.ly/3AwuTBp

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Could people who are on insulin get addicted to insulin?

Tell us what you think.

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The answer is: Not at all

Insulin is a natural substance needed by your body and you just cannot get addicted to it.

For more insulin myths and facts, check: bit.ly/3AGodkl

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Everyone with type 1 diabetes and many with type 2 diabetes need to take insulin to keep their blood sugar levels under control. 

For more on the different formulations of insulin that are available and how they work, visit: bit.ly/3BNjsGO

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The work of Banting and many other scientists who discovered #insulin has enabled people with diabetes to do or be anything they wish in this world!

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Why is #insulin necessary for energy? ​
​We need energy to live actively. This energy comes from glucose which is produced when the body breaks down carbohydrates from food. Insulin helps the glucose to enter the cells.
For more, visit: bit.ly/3aX5QwR

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What can happen when the body doesn't produce sufficient #insulin? 

Need a hint? Watch the video here: bit.ly/3G2fBIA

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The answer is: All are possible

When glucose (sugar) cannot get into cells, it builds up in the blood. Some signs of this are: being thirsty, passing water, tiredness, and weight loss.

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Set SMART health goals to manage diabetes. Choose a big goal & divide it into several small steps that are practically achievable.
Blood sugar control is critical for diabetes management, which is why your doctor may prescribe insulin.
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#OnThisDay: Banting & Macleod were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1923 "for the discovery of insulin". Historically, it was one of the fastest recognitions of a medical discovery. ​
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For more, visit: bit.ly/3EgHkDU
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#100YearsOfInsulin: The introduction of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has supported some people living with #diabetes in monitoring their blood glucose levels. Learn more ⏬ #Insulin100

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Being on insulin does NOT mean you are in the last stage of diabetes. ​
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​Here is why a doctor recommends the use of insulin for diabetes control.​
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If you are on #insulin to manage your diabetes, you also need to stick to a healthy diet and exercise regularly. ​
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Here are simple but important exercises you can do - in the comfort of your home!
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Diet tips coming soon...

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Insulin and diabetes medication must be combined with a healthy #diet and regular exercise for good diabetes management!

Here are some easy-to-follow tips for diabetes-friendly meals.

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101 years ago #OnThisDay, Banting had the interesting idea to extract and use the content of the pancreas to reduce sugar levels in dogs with diabetes. This was an important milestone in #insulin discovery.

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‘Managing diabetes’ means managing blood sugar levels. This is why people are sometimes prescribed insulin.

But #DYK: If sugar levels remain high for many years, many important organs and tissues can get damaged?

Follow for more info: bit.ly/2Zz3bap
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Worried about how to manage your diabetes during the festival season? Here are some helpful tips and recommendations.

Check tomorrow for more.

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Here are some more tips and recommendations to manage your diabetes during the festival season, while still having a good time.

Do you have any other suggestions? We want to know too!

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With proper management, diabetes need not come in the way of family time and festive celebrations.

Watch how #insulin helps Ajay Shinde manage his diabetes and live a full and happy life.

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Ajay Shinde is a chef, foodie and knows how to manage his diabetes even during the festive season.
He takes insulin as prescribed & makes his food diabetes-friendly.
For tips on how to eat healthy during celebrations, visit:
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For 4 years, Ajay Shinde has been living with diabetes. Insulin helps him keep his sugar levels under control, so that he can immerse himself in the New Year celebrations.

For more information on healthy festive eating, visit: bit.ly/3EM9pmx

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If you are on insulin and feel you are gaining weight, consult a dietician about changes to your diet.

And do not stop your insulin unless recommended by your doctor.

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People with diabetes are more vulnerable to certain complications such as heart disease or a stroke.

Diabetes complications can be prevented or delayed if insulin is started early. Talk to your doctor.
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When to inject: No matter what insulin you need to take, you need to be consistent and take it on time. Here are some things to remember...

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Uncontrolled blood sugar over many years damages the blood vessels in the eyes; affects the nerves and causes reduced blood flow in the feet; and impacts the kidneys.

Insulin may be prescribed to keep sugar levels under control.
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People with diabetes can sometimes develop 'hypoglycemia' which is a sudden drop in blood sugar. Talk to your doctor for advice on insulin dosage or diet that could contribute to this.

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Rotate the injection site every time you need to take insulin.

Possible injection sites are the abdomen; upper and outer aspects of the thigh; and upper and outer aspects of the arms.

For more, visit: bit.ly/307zGgk
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Take care of these 3 levels if you have diabetes. And remember to take insulin or/and medicines as prescribed.

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School can be tough for children with diabetes! KiDS is a program by @sanofi and @IntDiabetesFed to develop a better understanding of type 1 and 2 diabetes amongst children, teachers, school nurses, and parents.

For more, visit: bit.ly/3qlO53j
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@sanofi @IntDiabetesFed Heard of our Saath 7 program for patients with diabetes? It is a program to together ('saath') achieve HbA1c levels <7. Every day, ~100 counselors in 45 cities guide patients on diet, exercise, & taking insulin.

So far, >400,000 patients have benefitted.

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@sanofi @IntDiabetesFed Diabetes management is a 24x7 job which requires timely medication/insulin; healthy diet; & regular exercise.

For more info on all this, visit our website: intolife.in

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@sanofi @IntDiabetesFed Shaurya has lived with diabetes for >11 years. This has been his new normal. By living a disciplined life, testing blood sugar regularly, taking insulin as prescribed, he feels like just a regular "guy next door".

Watch his story: bit.ly/3n4Igp5
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@sanofi @IntDiabetesFed We know that insulin is good to manage diabetes. But did you know that some seeds can help as well?

Two seeds that are good to include in a diabetes-friendly diet are: flaxseeds and methi seeds.

For tips and recipes, visit: bit.ly/3HcWgoJ
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@sanofi @IntDiabetesFed Our public-private partnership with @DHS_Goa also includes an awareness program on type 1 and 2 diabetes to educate and engage with school kids, teachers, and parents.

Follow us for exciting details coming up!

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@sanofi @IntDiabetesFed @DHS_Goa Sakhar Free Shukrawar is the 1st ever online healthy cooking contest for school children in Goa.

Of 300+ amazing entries, 11 will now compete for the top spot and final prize!

Catch the finale here on 14 Nov at 4 pm
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@sanofi @IntDiabetesFed @DHS_Goa 'Sakhar Free Shukrawar' is more than just a cooking contest for kids. It is an opportunity for them to interact with chefs/experts and learn how to make better food choices at an early age.

For more, watch: bit.ly/3wM74VV

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100 years ago in November 1921, Banting and Best presented their experimental results to the @UofT, to demonstrate that a pancreatic extract could reduce glucose levels in a dog. ​
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This day, also Banting's birthday, is now marked as #WorldDiabetesDay​
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@UofT Today on #WorldDiabetesDay, we complete 100 tweets on #100InsulinStories, to mark the 100th anniversary of the discovery of #insulin. We hope you found the images, links, and videos useful.
For trusted info on diabetes, bookmark: bit.ly/3wIjE8G

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