Diabetes is a condition in which the body doesn't produce enough insulin or in which insulin is not functioning properly. Research is still in progress to discover a cure. However, advanced insulin preparations, such as genetically-engineered insulin, allow patients to lead more normal lives. Research into insulins and other anti-diabetic therapies continues.
Disease: Diabetes
Last update: June 2008
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FAQ: What does the future hold?
Long-acting genetically engineered insulin or inhaled insulins are being developed to reduce the daily injection burden. Various new oral hypoglycaemic agents are also being studied. These exploit many different aspects of glucose metabolism.
The pharmaceutical industry is also devoting considerable effort into developing compounds to prevent and manage the long-term complications of diabetes.
The pharmaceutical industry is also devoting considerable effort into developing compounds to prevent and manage the long-term complications of diabetes.