For example, even though the patent expiry in India has been reported to possibly drive prices down below US$50 a month at an estimated INR4,000 (US$44.36) or so monthly, this means little in a market where the average salaried female worker only earns INR16,671 (US$184.86) and the average salaried male worker earns INR22,520 (US$249.72) a month, according to National Statistics Office data
Citing todays heightened focus on weight control, The Vitamin Shoppes Health & Wellness Trend Report 2024 report notes an increased interest in nonpharmaceutical alternatives for healthy weight management, and within that, a swell of interest in natural options that may help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Berberine is a big driver of this category, thanks to a viral TikTok that dubbed it natures Ozempic. The Vitamin Shoppes blood sugar control category grew almost 40% in 2023, according to its trends report
In fact, an older name for T1DM was "insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus", reflecting the need for insulin treatment
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad with avocado and olive oil dressing