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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Insulin Glargine

Clinical trial: Comparison of effectiveness of biphasic insulin aspart 70/30 versus insulin glargine

October 02, 2008
This is a study to compare the effectiveness of biphasic insulin aspart 70/30 versus insulin glargine in patients with Type 2 diabetes. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Glargine (Lantus) and Cancer: Is There a Relationship to Type 1 Diabetes?
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...grew when a large observational study suggested that insulin glargine was, after dose... Read more »

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Insulin and cancer
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...the worrisome title "'Possible link' between taking insulin glargine and developing cancer." It... Read more »

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Insulin nomenclature
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...semisynthetic: Prolonged duration of action: Lantus (insulin glargine) sanofi-aventis Levemir... Read more »

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Cancer Risks from Insulin
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...buzz on the Internet this weekend  is the news that insulin glargine (Lantus) might increase... Read more »

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Our Daily Meds
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...find seven insulins listed. This includes Lantus (insulin glargine), Apidra (insulin glulisine),... Read more »

Health Guide

Type 1 Diabetes Treatment to Prevent Major Complications
...of background insulin throughout the day. Basal insulin levels maintain regular blood glucose needs. Insulin glargine now offers the most consistent insulin activity level, but other intermediate-... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes: References
...Oct;28(10):2501-2507.Heine RJ, Van Gaal LF, Johns D, Mihm MJ, Widel MH, Brodows RG. Exenatide versus insulin glargine in patients with suboptimally controlled type 2 diabetes: a randomized trial.... Read more »
What is the key to healthy diabetes management? "
There is no diabetes cure. Diabetes management includes the control of diabetes symptoms through:Diet to control blood glucose levelExercise Blood glucose testing Oral medication Insulin ... Read more »
Diabetes: Type 2: Medications
The American Heart Association now recommends that patients should aim for the following test results for intensive control of glucose levels:Fasting plasma glucose concentrations below... Read more »
What do I need to know about diabetes?"
Diabetes is called a disorder of metabolism. More simply put, diabetes keeps your body from properly utilizing the sugar obtained from food. Your body changes most of the food you eat into a form of... Read more »

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Medications

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.........(insulin-dependent) or type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Insulin glargine is a... Read more »

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Insulin glargine is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar.... Read more »

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Insulin glargine is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar.... Read more »

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Insulin glargine is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar.... Read more »

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