Almost every person worldwide is cognizant that only sugar is the sole cause of diabetes. We, humans acquire diabetes when the level of sugar rises. But are we correct? Do we have the sufficient information? The only answer to this is a "NO". The truth about diabetes holds an untold story but people around the world may be aware of it only to a limited extent. Although our body needs glucose but in certain cases, the sugar which we get from what we eat, is not processed by the glucose in our body. When the sugar is not processed efficiently by our body, then we tend to develop diabetes. When in the beginning of the disease one comes to know the symptoms, he/she can avoid serious complications and can be cured with the help of proper treatment which includes a balanced diet and regular exercise.



In United States, almost 7% of people suffer with diabetes and the number of patients developing diabetes is expected to increase by 12% or 5 million people by 2050. Even our western population including one million Canadians are affected by the disease.

Diabetes is of three types. First is type 1 diabetes which develops when the body is not in the position to produce insulin anymore. Second is type 2 diabetes which develops when the insulin in the body is not used effectively by the body. There are many symptoms of diabetes which include excessive thirst, blurred vision, excessive hunger, and excessive frequent urination. Often, insulin shots and various other drugs are taken to control diabetes but diet and exercise play an important role in controlling diabetes. Diabetes effects are also controlled with various other herbs available.

Diabetes can be corrected with the help of various other measures. UAE has discovered a new drug of late for the purpose of treating diabetes. This drug named 'Byetta (Exenatide) is the artificial version of a toxin secreted by the Gila monster which is a lizard, specie native to the US. This drug comes as a measure to regulate the sugar level of blood. United States have the availability of this drug as of 2005 being used by various people worldwide.

Type 2 diabetes patients who are often overweight always take up the advantage of Byetta since the drug is helpful in reducing weight. The body of Type 2 diabetes patients may not be receptive to oral medications which is why they go for Byetta drug since this drug is given in the form of an injection. This drug causes weight loss which is why it is different from other medications which lead to weight gain. This drug is also helpful in preventing hypoglycemia, the problem related to insulin because this drug is dependent on glucose which never lets the sugar level of a patient to drop. This drug is also helpful in controlling a patient's appetite because it gives the brain signal of being full. This drug acts as a hormone which regulates the sugar level of the blood.

Diabetes is a major disease menacing our community. Best in class treatments are brought forward to fight with the disease and lower the number of people suffering from diabetes. UAE comes up as one of the first countries in middle east for the availability of Byetta.

Type 2 diabetes patients are the ones whose body suffers with decreased or inaccessible incretion of hormones. Southwest desert of USA and Mexico is famous for a poisonous monster lizard known as Gila. Type 2 diabetes is most effectively controlled with the help of toxin which this disastrous monster secretes. The above mentioned drug 'Byetta' helful in treating diabetes type 2, is the synthetic version of the toxin. A new treatment has been developed with Byetta Known as Incretin mimetics. Incretion of hormones is useful in increment of insulin and regulating the blood sugar level. Gut in the bloodstream releases the Incretin.