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Substituting Exenatide for Insulin May Work for Some Type 2's

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

For type 2 diabetes patients who were taking insulin plus oral antidiabetes drugs, the results from a small 16-week study suggest it may be feasible to substitute subcutaneous exenatide (Byetta) for insulin, especially among patients who have had a shorter disease duration, are taking relatively low insulin doses, and have better endogenous beta-cell function.

Once Weekly Byetta Shows A 1.9% Drop in A1c

Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Once-Weekly Exenatide showed statistical superiority in glucose control compared to BYETTA in head-to-head study.

Byetta Associated with Pancreatitis?

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Yet another diabetes drug has come under fire, after it was revealed that Byetta, manufactured and distributed by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, could be linked to acute pancreatitis in some patients.