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Arvind Kejriwal’s started on a course of insulin

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been dogged of late by health problems, was today examined by his family doctor at the Secretariat and started a course of insulin to bring down his high blood

By: Editorial Team   | | Published: January 28, 2014 10:26 am
Tags: Arvind Kejriwal  In the news  Insulin  

Arvind KejriwalChief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been dogged of late by health problems, was today examined by his family doctor at the Secretariat and started a course of insulin to bring down his high blood sugar levels. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

Dr Bipin Mittal, Kejriwal’s family doctor, said that the Delhi CM’s blood sugar level had shot up following dinner last night. Also Read - 7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good



Mittal added that the increase in the sugar level was a result of the oral steroids which Kejriwal is taking for his respiratory problems. Also Read - Researchers develop insulin-producing cells for diabetes

‘Earlier, he was using an inhaler for bronchitis, but he was then administrated oral steroids. That led to an increase in the sugar levels,’ Mittal said, adding that Kejriwal would now need to take the insulin shots twice a day. (Read: Why is Arvind Kejriwal always coughing?)

He also expressed concern over a protein deficiency in Kejriwal. Kejriwal is a strict vegetarian.

Mittal added that Kejriwal has not suffered any bouts of acute bronchitis in the last couple of days.

Kejriwal had recently undergone a CT scan besides various other tests following a two-day dharna outside Rail Bhavan.

During the protest, Kejriwal had slept in the open outside Rail Bhavan despite running a mild fever.

What is insulin? 

It is a type of peptide hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas and is responsible for regulating carbohydrates and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin regulates the absorption of glucose by the liver,skeletal muscles and fat tissues from the blood. It is important that excess glucose is removed from the body, otherwise it can be toxic — insulin plays an important part in making this happen. In cases where there is a lack of insulin in the blood the body starts to use stored sugar as a source of energy. People with diabetes mellitus or type 2 diabetes, have a lack of insulin in the blood and a medical form of the insulin is used to replace it. In the case of type 1 diabetes patients are administered insulin externally. (Read more…)

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Published : January 28, 2014 10:26 am
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