Inhaled Insulin Rivals Conventional Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
In patients with type 2 diabetes, inhaled insulin before each meal, plus insulin glargine before bedtime, is just as effective at controlling blood sugar as conventional twice-daily premixed biaspart insulin therapy, according to new research presented here at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 70th Scientific Sessions and published in the June 26 issue of the Lancet.
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This study was funded by MannKind. Dr. Lorber has reported financial relationships with Merck & Co, Inc., Novo Nordisk Inc, Biodel Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Kirkman has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Lancet. 2010;375:2244-2253.
American Diabetes Association (ADA) 70th Scientific Sessions: Presented June 26, 2010.
Fran Lowry