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In the context of diabetes becoming an increasingly global health challenge, the research and development and innovation of hypoglycemic drugs are particularly important.
Recently, the copagliptin (trade name: Beichangping) developed in China has attracted widespread attention and has become the world's first ultra-long-acting hypoglycemic drug.
The launch of this drug not only brings new hope to patients with type 2 diabetes, but also marks an important breakthrough in the field of pharmaceutical research and development in the mainland.
It only needs to be taken once every two weeks to effectively stabilize blood sugar, which is undoubtedly a huge convenience for most patients.
The R&D process and clinical results behind it demonstrate the continuous efforts and innovations of modern medicine in dealing with chronic diseases, and with the launch of this drug, diabetic patients will usher in a more humane drug experience.
Aunt Song's road to blood sugar
In a small town in Hunan Province, Auntie Song's grocery store is filled with fresh vegetables and daily necessities, and the occasional sound of children playing and neighbors chatting can be heard on both sides of the street.
Aunt Song is the owner of this small shop, and has been operating here for more than ten years, always busy sorting out goods and greeting customers.
Aunt Song was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes five years ago, and the doctor told her that her blood sugar levels were abnormally high due to insulin resistance in her body, and since then, Aunt Song has started a long road to lower her blood sugar.
At first, she took metformin under the guidance of a doctor and took her medication on time every day, although at first, her blood sugar was well controlled.
But as time went on, Aunt Song's work became more and more busy, and she often forgot to take her medication, causing her blood sugar levels to fluctuate and her physical condition to deteriorate.
One day, Aunt Song's daughter Xiaoli came home from vacation to visit her mother, and in the company of Xiaoli, Aunt Song felt a trace of long-lost warmth.
Xiaoli noticed that her mother was often tired and her face was not as rosy as before, so she accompanied her to the hospital for a follow-up, and the doctor measured Aunt Song's blood sugar level again, but the result surprised them all.
Aunt Song's blood sugar level was not only high, but also often hypoglycemic, and the doctor decided to adjust her medication regimen.
This made her feel a glimmer of hope in her heart, Xiaoli supported her mother on the side, expressing her willingness to help her take medicine regularly to ensure that her mother could control her blood sugar smoothly, and Aunt Song started a new lifestyle after deciding to change the dressing.
She wrote down the time of taking the medicine on the calendar and put the medicine in a prominent place to remind herself to take the medicine on time, and every time she took the medicine, Xiaoli would accompany her and remind her to pay attention to diet and exercise.
With the taking of the new medicine, Aunt Song's blood sugar gradually stabilized, her body began to improve significantly, the days were still peaceful and beautiful, and Aunt Song's face gradually returned to smile.
But Aunt Song's road to health was not all smooth sailing, and due to long-term medication, Aunt Song began to pay attention to her diet, especially carbohydrate intake.
She tried to sell more healthy food in the store, which attracted the attention of many customers, which also gave her store a new lease of life and business gradually picked up.
Aunt Song's story soon spread in the town, and more and more people began to ask her about diabetes diet management and medication, and she gradually became a "sugar friend" counselor in the town to help more diabetic patients control their blood sugar.
After several months of hard work, Aunt Song's blood sugar level finally returned to normal, and the doctor also said that she was in good physical condition during the follow-up.
Every time Aunt Song recalls the twists and turns she experienced in diabetes management, she will sigh with emotion.
She realized that while diabetes is a chronic disease with no cure, it is perfectly possible to live a normal life with proper medication management and a healthy lifestyle.
Through Aunt Song's efforts, diabetic patients in the town have joined the ranks of health management and fought the challenges of diabetes together.
A new chapter in diabetes treatment
In recent years, diabetes has become a common chronic disease worldwide, and people with type 2 diabetes are particularly challenging.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, the number of diabetic patients in the world has exceeded 400 million, and this number continues to rise, and in China, the number of patients with type 2 diabetes is also growing rapidly, which has brought many problems to the lives of patients.
To address this issue, the pharmaceutical industry continues to invest in R&D to find more effective treatment options, and on June 24, 2024, China's NMPA approved the marketing of copagliptin (trade name: Beichangping).
The launch of this drug marks a major breakthrough in the field of diabetes treatment in China and brings new hope to many patients.
While copaliptin is designed to be taken only once every two weeks, it has significant advantages over previous hypoglycemic drugs, which typically require patients to take 1 to 3 times a day.
This feature greatly improves the patient's medication compliance, especially for those patients with busy work and fast pace of life, the frequency of medication is greatly reduced, and they can better integrate into their daily life.
According to clinical trial data, copagliptin is effective in controlling blood sugar, and its half-life is as high as 131.5 hours, which means that the drug can maintain a long activity in the body, effectively control blood sugar levels, and reduce the burden on patients.
In addition, the use of copagliptin does not increase the risk of weight and hypoglycemia, has a good guarantee for the safety of patients, and does not require special adjustment of liver and kidney function, which is suitable for almost all patients with type 2 diabetes.
The advantages of the drug are not only reflected in the frequency of use, but also in the clinical application of copagliptin has also shown obvious cardiorenal protective effects.
Studies have shown that copagliptin improves heart function and reduces the risk of heart attack, while providing good protection for the kidneys, which is especially important for people with diabetes, who often carry a risk of cardiovascular disease and kidney complications.
However, the price of copagliptin has also sparked some discussion, according to relevant reports, its price is 866 yuan per 4 tablets, which is still high in terms of monthly drug costs, and in the long run, if the condition can be controlled and the complications caused by diabetes can be reduced, the economic benefits will far exceed the cost of the drug itself.
The launch of copagliptin not only provides patients with a new drug option, but also represents China's progress and achievements in the field of pharmaceutical research and development.
This world's first ultra-long-acting hypoglycemic drug may lead a new trend in diabetes treatment, and hope to help more patients live healthier lives in the future.
Copagliptin is on the market
With the increasing number of patients with type 2 diabetes, how to effectively manage blood sugar has become an important topic in the medical community, and in recent years, the research and development and innovation of hypoglycemic drugs have emerged one after another.
The launch of copagliptin (trade name: Beichangping) marks an important progress in the field of diabetes treatment in mainland China, becoming the world's first ultra-long-acting hypoglycemic drug.
Type 2 diabetes is an incurable chronic disease caused primarily by insulin resistance, a condition in which the body's cells respond to insulin in a weakened manner, leading to an increase in blood sugar levels.
In order to manage this disease, patients often need to take drugs for life, but traditional hypoglycemic drugs usually require patients to take them multiple times a day, which brings inconvenience to patients' lives, and the development of hypoglycemic drugs that can prolong the drug cycle has become a new goal of the medical community.
The development of copaliptin fully considers the needs of patients, and compared with traditional hypoglycemic drugs, copagliptin has significant advantages.
It is taken once every two weeks, and the half-life of the drug in the body is up to 131.5 hours, which means that patients only need to take it once every two weeks to achieve a stable hypoglycemic effect for up to 14 days.
This design not only improves patients' medication compliance, but also reduces the possible adverse reactions caused by frequent medication.
In terms of efficacy, the performance of copaliptin is also very good, and clinical trial data show that the effect of copagliptin in blood sugar control is comparable to that of traditional hypoglycemic drugs, but its hypoglycemic effect can last longer.
Copagliptin has a protective effect on both the heart and kidneys, which is a very important advantage for many people with diabetes.
Copagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor (DPP-4 inhibitor), which prolongs the action time of insulinotropic peptides in the intestine by inhibiting the activity of DPP-4 enzymes, thereby promoting insulin secretion and lowering postprandial blood glucose.
DPP-4 inhibitors also have the advantage of reducing the risk of hypoglycemia and having no significant effect on body weight.
For people with type 2 diabetes, controlling blood sugar can not only reduce symptoms, but also prevent various complications caused by it, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, etc.
The launch of copagliptin not only provides a new treatment option for patients, but also provides a strong guarantee for improving their quality of life.
When using cosagliptin, patients still need to follow the doctor's instructions and choose the appropriate medication regimen based on their own conditions.
At the same time, a healthy lifestyle is also the key to managing diabetes, including a reasonable diet, regular exercise and maintaining a good work and rest habits, all of which work together to effectively control blood sugar and reduce the impact of diabetes on quality of life.
epilogue
The launch of copaliptin is not only a revolution in the field of diabetes treatment, but also a demonstration of China's confidence in the global pharmaceutical market, by closely integrating the development of new drugs with the needs of patients, copagliptin provides a convenient and efficient treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes, demonstrating the benefits brought by scientific and technological innovation.
However, the use of drugs is only one part of the control of diabetes, and patients still need to develop healthy lifestyle habits, maintain a good diet and exercise, and only comprehensive management can really improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of complications.
In the future, with the emergence of more similar innovative drugs, the management and treatment of diabetes will be more scientific and effective. For patients, understanding and choosing the right medication will be an important step towards a healthy life. #秋日生活打卡季#
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