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Novo Nordisk Begins Trial with Oral Insulin Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009

Novo Nordisk started the first human tests on an experimental insulin pill, NN1952, joining companies seeking to develop an alternative to daily injections for diabetes patients who need the hormone to control their disease.

Update on Generex Oral-lyn Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009

An independent review of clinical trials of Generex Oral-lyn(TM) shows that the oral insulin spray has a faster onset of action and shorter duration of action than insulin delivered subcutaneously.

BARI 2D Study Favors Medication over Bypass Surgery for Diabetes Patients Posted: Monday, November 30, 2009

Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researcher Mark Hlatky, MD.

Diabetes Cases To Double and Costs To Triple By 2034 Posted: Friday, November 27, 2009

In the next 25 years, the number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double, increasing from 23.7 million in 2009 to 44.1 million in 2034. Over the same period, spending on diabetes will almost triple, rising from $113 billion to $336 billion, even with no increase in the prevalence of obesity, researchers based at the University of Chicago report in the December issue of Diabetes Care.

Food Insulin Index Predicts Insulin Demand of Mixed Meals Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009

A food insulin index (FII) calculated by Australian researchers can predict the insulin demand evoked by mixed meals, according to a new report.

Discovery of Insulin Production Mechanism Can Lead to Better Treatment for Diabetes Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009

How a specific gene within the pancreas affects secretion of insulin has been discovered by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Moving Forward with Oral Insulin -- the Holy Grail of Diabetes Therapy Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009

Danish drugmaker Novo, the world's biggest insulin maker, stated that it is making progress in developing a tablet form of the drug -- a holy grail of diabetes therapy.

Warning: Inaccurate Dosing after Insulin withdrawn from Pen Cartridge Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009

Patients or medical professionals who withdraw insulin from pen cartridges are at risk for dangerous errors.

Growth Hormone in Elderly: Bad Insulin Effects, Good Lipid Effects Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009

Growth hormone increases insulin resistance and modestly improves lipid profiles in healthy older men and women, according to a new report.

Study Finds Best Use of Insulin as Diabetes Progresses Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

A large-scale trial in diabetes patients has provided new evidence on how best to add insulin to standard drugs to control blood sugar levels as Type 2 diabetes progresses.

 

 

 

 

 

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