Health and Wellness - Myths & Facts - Hormones: Episode 44

Hormones are essential for life and your health. One such hormone is insulin. Insulin is a key factor in the development of diabetes.

According to the report, globally, about 9 million people with type 1 diabetes rely on insulin for survival, and about 63 million individuals with type 2 diabetes require insulin for treatment. Although the discovery of insulin in 1921 revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, inadequate access to insulin and diabetes care remains a problem in many countries, even a century later.

The eminent endocrinologists in the show discuss about the various myths that surround the use and role of insulin in diabetes management.