Diabetes drug improves glucose control without increasing risk of hypoglycemia, study suggests
Monday, February 27, 2012 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Too high? Too low? Only about half of those with type 2 diabetes have their blood sugar levels on target, but a new drug shows promise in managing glucose levels. TAK-875 works by boosting the release of insulin from pancreatic B cells, but only when diabetics need it most – such as when glucose and fatty acids rise in the blood after a meal.