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Usually people who are diagnosed with diabetes are treated sort-of gradually.  It starts with changes in diet, eating healthy, doing more exercise and basically, living as healthy as possible.  Sometimes, depending upon how far along the diabetes is, there might be oral medication prescribed in conjunction with a healthy regimen.

There are new studies out of Dubai showing that aggressive treatment of diabetes as early as possible can produce very positive results.  One of those treatments considered aggressive is beginning the use of insulin early on.

A study of 12,000 participants with diabetes is currently being conducted to see if the introduction of insulin soon after diagnosis actually lowers blood glucose levels that much.  The study is also trying to determine whether changing the dosage of insulin as the levels of blood glucose change would better manage and control diabetes. 

According to the International Diabetes Federation, at least 1 in 5 people in the United Arab Emirates – which includes Dubai – has diabetes, second only to the South Pacific area.  The World Health Organization warns that it is possible that 70% of the population of the UAE could be battling diabetes soon, if they are not doing so now.

In an effort to help individuals with diabetes who have to take insulin, there is a new product available called the Solo Star.  The Solo Star is the newest evolution of an insulin pen which promises that pain from the insulin injection will be substantially reduced; in fact, Solo Star claims that any discomfort at all will be extremely minimal. 

In honor of World Diabetes Day, the UAE Republic of Dubai, where the studies are taking place and where Solo Star was released, will be holding a Diabetes Walkathon on November 14th.  A crowd of over 10,000 people is expected.