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Investigational DPP-4 Inhibitor Effective as Add-On and Stand-Alone

Posted: Friday, June 20, 2008

Alogliptin, an investigational once-daily oral drug for type 2 diabetes, showed good efficacy and safety both as monotherapy and together with standard agents, researchers in five phase III trials stated at ADA Scientific Sessions.

Medicine Might Help Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted: Friday, June 13, 2008

Diabetics who take the drug rosiglitazone may significantly decrease the chance of visual impairments and blindness. This drug appears to fend off the common and troubling condition known as diabetic retinopathy.

Monotherapy BYETTA(R) (Exenatide) As Stand Alone Therapy

Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Submitted to FDA for Stand-Alone Therapy in Q1 2008, studies show that exenatide can lower A1c 0.7 to 0.9 points as a monotherapy.

Type 2 Patients Taking Exenatide Once Weekly Improved Glycemic Control, Weight, and Lipid Profiles

Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Amylin, Eli Lilly and Alkermes announced results from the DURATION-1 trial, a 30-week study that compared the efficacy of exenatide once weekly, a long-acting release formulation of exenatide, to BYETTA(R) (exenatide) injection.

World's largest Trial of Intensive Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes Shows Reduced Risk of Complications by 21%: ADVANCE Study

Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

The world's largest diabetes trial has shown intensive blood glucose can reduce the risk of kidney disease by 21% with no evidence of any increased risk of death when blood glucose was intensively controlled.

Sprints Improve Blood Vessel Function

Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2008

Short, intensive exercise has been shown to have great benefit for the heart. A primary example of such an activity is sprinting, which was under focus in a study that confirmed this cardiovascular benefit.

Sun Light Helps Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008

Sun light, which is a major source of vitamin D, appears to lower type 1 diabetes risk for children. This discovery was recently made at the University of San Diego Moores Cancer Center.

Chronic Marijuana Use Can Lead to Brain Damage

Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Long-term cannabis smoking can lead to structural damage in parts of the brain, according to a recent study. Cannabis, or marijuana, is often believed to be generally harmless by smokers and some non-smokers, but the results of this study suggest otherwise.

Many Diabetics Don't Get Necessary Blood Pressure Treatment

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Only half of patients had their therapy changed as needed, study found. Diabetics with high blood pressure have only a 50-50 chance that their doctors will change their medications as needed or offer other treatment, a new study finds.

AACE: Red Wine Could Benefit Patients With Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

New research suggests that resveratrol, a chemical commonly found in red wine, has the ability to lower blood-sugar levels, but it might also produce certain unpleasant adverse effects.