Arvind Kejriwal to Receive Insulin Doses Twice Daily, Blood Sugar Checked Five Times a Day
New Delhi, 24th April 2024: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will now receive low doses of insulin in the morning and evening to control his blood sugar levels. On Tuesday, doctors at AIIMS discussed the CM’s health with him. The doses will be administered twice a day, before meals (pre-meal), including lunch and dinner. Additionally, his blood sugar will be checked approximately five times a day. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, grappling with diabetes, has been advised by doctors to receive low doses of insulin to maintain his blood sugar levels.
The administration of doses began from Monday evening. On the advice of AIIMS doctors, he will receive two units of insulin twice a day, before meals (pre-meal), including lunch and dinner. His blood sugar will be checked around five times a day to assess the effectiveness of insulin. Based on the results of the tests conducted over approximately five days, doctors will decide whether to continue the insulin regimen or discontinue it. If continued, the dosage will be adjusted accordingly. Doctors discussed health issues related to diabetes and insulin with AIIMS doctors on Tuesday.
During the discussion, doctors from the jail hospital were also present. The results of his blood sugar tests were shared with the doctors during the discussion. Doctors advised him to pay attention to his diet. Prior to this, the Chief Minister had discussed diabetes control with AIIMS doctors on several occasions. Despite the Chief Minister’s need for insulin in jail, party workers protested outside the jail on Sunday, alleging that he was not being provided insulin when necessary. Minister Atishi accused the jail administration of not providing insulin to the Chief Minister while his sugar levels continued to rise. During the protest, party workers held hoardings urging not to jeopardize Arvind Kejriwal’s life by withholding insulin. AAP leaders accused the jail administration, LG, and BJP of a conspiracy. Insulin is given when medication fails: Diabetes has two types.
In Type-1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin. Therefore, patients depend on insulin. This disease is more common in children and youth. In Type-2 diabetes, treatment initially occurs only through medication. Insulin is only given to patients suffering from Type-2 diabetes when sugar is not controlled by medicine and sugar is high.
Therefore, insulin is not given permanently to patients suffering from Type-2 diabetes. It is given for some time. After sugar control, medicine is given. Up to 80 units of insulin are given in a single dose. This is determined based on the patient’s condition. Single-dose insulin keeps sugar controlled for 20 to 30 hours.
If a single dose does not work, the patient is given a double dose, triple dose, or quadruple dose of insulin. Dr. Ambrish Mittal, Chairman and Head, Endocrinology and Diabetes Department, Max Hospital, provided insights into insulin administration and diabetes management.
