Akums Drugs and Pharma bags DCGI nod to unveil type 2 diabetes drug Lobeglitazone in India
The unique formulation was manufactured to improve insulin resistance rather than force its release from the pancreas.;
Delhi: Akums Drugs and Pharmaceutical Limited has given a boost to the treatment of type 2 diabetes with the launch of the novel antidiabetic drug 'Lobeglitazone'. The drug, released by the company, is a new formulation manufactured specifically for type 2 diabetic patients by helping them improve pancreatic beta-cell function.
"With the release, Akums has become the first CDMO to launch Lobeglitazone tablets for commercial consumption. The drug was formulated for type 2 diabetics who secrete insulin but have poor insulin sensitivity in their organs, making them less able to utilise insulin. Lobeglitazone is a one-of-a-kind medication which has a relatively low risk of hypoglycemia. The unique formulation was manufactured to improve insulin resistance rather than force its release from the pancreas," the company stated in a release.
New figures released by the International Diabetes Federation show that over 1 in 12 adults in India are affected by the condition. The number of people with diabetes in India is the second highest in the world (74 million), after China (141 million). Over half of people living with diabetes in India are undiagnosed. A further 40 million adults in India have Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT), which places them at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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