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First-in-Class Novel Drug Lowers Blood Glucose and Weight Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

In early trials, a novel sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor appears to improve glycemic control and reduce weight among patients on metformin, researchers reported.

New and Novel DPP-4 Reduces HbA1c Alone and in Combination Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

A novel dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor -- linagliptin -- showed improved glycemic control as monotherapy, as an add-on, and in combination with other oral diabetes medications, researchers reported.

Potential for Diabetes Patients to Create Their Own Insulin Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

Researchers have used a unique collection of pancreas specimens taken from patients who died soon after diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes to show that they respond to the ongoing process of destruction by inducing their islet cells to proliferate.

Insulin Peptide Points to a Solution for Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

Researchers at National Jewish Health and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have identified the precise protein fragment, or peptide, that can trigger diabetes in mice. The finding, supports an emerging theory about the origins of autoimmunity, and may lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in humans.

World-Wide Standards for Glucose Test Coming Soon Posted: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Global standardization is in the works for hemoglobin A1c measurement, according to a consensus statement by the major diabetes associations.

Frequent Doctor Visits Can Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly For Diabetes Patients Posted: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Frequent doctor visits helped diabetes patients lower their high blood pressure to normal quicker, according to a large study.

Vitamin E Reduces Cardiovascular Disease in Individuals with Diabetes Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010

The study shows that individuals with both diabetes and the Haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2 genotype can benefit from using Vitamin E, increasing life expectancy by 3 years.

Insulin Pills Finally in Clinical Trials Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010

After years of research and anticipation, insulin pills that could make it easier for millions of patients worldwide to manage their diabetes are moving ahead in clinical trials.

New and More Efficient Method to Make Insulin Cheaper Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010

Researchers from the Helmholtz-Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, have now developed a new method to cheaply produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes.

New Device Predicts Diabetic Wound Healing Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010

A new breakthrough device developed by researchers can change the current landscape of chronic wound management.

 

 

 

 

 

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