Can the Insulin "Pill" for Diabetes be Finally Here?

As seen on WebMD.com, researchers in Texas say a novel gel-like material could help speed up the widely anticipated arrival of oral insulin, renewing hopes for the millions of Americas with diabetes who must have daily insulin shots to tame their diabetes.

New Adverse Effects from Diabetes Drugs Actos and Avandia

As seen in U.S News and World Report, compared to controls, individuals taking Avandia or Actos had more than double the risk of fractures, with the risk with Actos being slightly higher than with Avandia. Drug-associated fractures were particularly common at the wrist and hip. Both men and women were at risk, and the odds for fracture tended to rise with dose of drug taken.

Salsalate May Treat or Prevent Diabetes

David Templeton of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports that a common, inexpensive, anti-inflammatory medication has the potential to treat and even prevent type 2 diabetes. MORE...

Should Statin Drugs go OTC? The FDA Investigates.

The FDA looks behind the counter at Statins, birth control pills, and medications for migraine headaches...  More

Decreasing Prescription Copayments May Make You Healthier

A new study indicates that by decreasing prescription copayments,  increased
adherence to drug therapy results for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes.
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