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Novo’s Inhaled Insulin Is Pulled From Further Research

Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

Aradigm Corp., which is developing an inhaled form of insulin, said partner Novo Nordisk A/S is ending a study on the experimental treatment because it did not work as well as the injectable form.

Cinnamon A Natural Version Of Insulin

Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

Cinnamon might be a natural -- and inexpensive -- treatment for diabetes because of its molecular similarity to insulin, scientists report."Cinnamon itself has insulin-like activity and also can potentiate the activity of insulin," said Don Graves of UCSB. "The latter could be quite important in treating those with type II diabetes. Cinnamon has a bio-active component that we believe has the potential to prevent or overcome diabetes."

New Insulin Classification System Announced

Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

'Clear' and 'Cloudy' vs Time Course of Action!! Insulins have hitherto been distinguished as clear (short-acting) and cloudy (long-acting). However the introduction of glargine, which is a clear long-acting insulin, has prompted the need for reclassification

Researchers One Step Closer To Creating Oral Insulin

Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

University of Toronto researchers have shown that "designer molecules" can interact with the body's insulin receptor, a step toward the development of an oral medication for diabetes

Pain-Free Insulin Patch For Diabetes

Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Starbridge Systems of Swansea, the company behind a "diabetes patch" which will allow insulin-dependent patients to take the hormone painlessly hopes that within five years the patch - which looks like a cross between a credit card and a first-aid plaster - will be helping thousands.

Implantable, Continuous Sensor Reduced Glucose Fluctuations in Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Adults with type 1 diabetes experienced decreased periods of high or low blood sugar when using a long-term implantable, continuous glucose sensor.

Insulin-Producing Cells Found In Fat, Liver & Bone Marrow

Posted: Friday, February 27, 2004

Researchers at Houston's Baylor College of Medicine have found insulin-producing cells in the fat, liver and bone marrow of diabetic mice.The source of the insulin-producing cells to be bone marrow, which has been identified as the origin of many different kinds of tissues in recent years. Only a brief three-day period of high blood glucose was sufficient to nudge the cells outside the pancreas to produce insulin.

Inhaled Insulin Safe and Effective For Diabetes

Posted: Monday, January 12, 2004

When given with a special device, inhaled insulin controls blood sugar levels just as well as the injectable form in people with type 2 diabetes, Danish researchers report.

Incidence of Hypoglycemia in Insulin-treated Type 2 Diabetes Higher than Previously Recognized

Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2003

The prevalence of hypoglycemia is generally considered to be lower in patients with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes compared with type 1 diabetes. However, increasing emphasis on strict glycaemic control has led to earlier introduction of insulin and more intensive regimens for type 2 diabetics in recent years, which may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Alcohol Consumption After Eating Reduces Insulin Levels

Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Moderate alcohol consumption after a meal produces a significant drop in plasma insulin levels, which could have an important effect on glucose metabolism