News
flash: drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk, Inc., announced today that a long-acting insulin product named Levemir will now
be available in the United States. Levemir controls glucose levels for periods up to twenty-four hours, so only needs
to be used once or twice a day. It has also proved less likely to cause weight gain and hypoglycemia in diabetics.
Levemir has been approved for use in Type 1 diabetics (adults and children) and Type 2 diabetics (adults only). This
drug is one of a slew of new products aimed at treating diabetes more effectively, but also in a way that is easier or
more convenient - thereby addressing the worrisome fact that a great many diabetics have been diagnosed but struggle to
properly manage the disease. Check out the product's press release at the website www.marketwire.com.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
Long-acting insulin becomes available in the US
News
flash: drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk, Inc., announced today that a long-acting insulin product named Levemir will now
be available in the United States. Levemir controls glucose levels for periods up to twenty-four hours, so only needs
to be used once or twice a day. It has also proved less likely to cause weight gain and hypoglycemia in diabetics.
Levemir has been approved for use in Type 1 diabetics (adults and children) and Type 2 diabetics (adults only). This
drug is one of a slew of new products aimed at treating diabetes more effectively, but also in a way that is easier or
more convenient - thereby addressing the worrisome fact that a great many diabetics have been diagnosed but struggle to
properly manage the disease. Check out the product's press release at the website www.marketwire.com.Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. Thanks for your comment. I've tried to address your query in my blog "Lantus versus Levemir," above.
Posted at 9:26PM on Mar 28th 2006 by Diane Rixon
1. I wonder how this compares to Lantus which is also a 24 hour insulin? The claims of reduced weight gain are intriguing.
Posted at 6:26PM on Mar 28th 2006 by Alexis