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Shares of Amylin Pharmaceuticals fell 11 percent Tuesday after the San Diego diabetes drug maker said it was ending its 10-year partnership with Eli Lilly to settle anti-competitive litigation with the global pharmaceutical giant. Amylin will take over sales of its best-selling drug, Byetta, in the United States on Nov. 30 and in the rest of ...

A recent discovery that may revolutionize the treatment of Type 2 diabetes is the result of just one of numerous Washington University efforts to fight the rising disease. Last month, a study conducted by researchers at the University’s School of Medicine found that a compound called nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) eradicated Type 2 diabetes in female mice ...

“The Boomer” is a column written for adults nearing retirement age and those already in their “golden years.” It will also promote reader interaction by posting e-mail responses and answering reader questions. E-mail your questions or topic ideas to thefoxboomer@gmail.com. A diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes brings not only substantial lifestyle changes, but also added costs ...

Let's say someone you care about (you?) is overweight. Enough overweight that you're as nervous about type 2 diabetes as a roomful of freshmen is when the math teacher says, "Pop quiz!" Maybe you've tried to lose weight but haven't gotten far. Should you just curl up with a doughnut and wait for the big D? ...

(WZZM) - November is Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, did you know? The term diabetes mellitus refers to the diseases that affect how the body uses blood glucose (blood sugar). Glucose is crucial to the health and wellness of the body because it's a source of fuel for the cells of the ...

According to Dr. Michael Stern, a biochemist at the Rice University BioScience Research Collective, autism and Type 2 diabetes may be linked since they share a common biological marker as reported by DiabeticLive.com. Orlando, FL (PRWEB) October 23, 2011 If your child has autism, they may be at risk for type 2 diabetes. According to Dr. ...

The American Diabetes Association is on a mission to put an end to the disease. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. It is a chronic condition that affects the way the body uses glucose, which is the body's main source of fuel. As obesity levels have risen in the US, the ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2011  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In support of National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Y – a leading nonprofit for strengthening community through healthy living – is encouraging individuals to learn how to assess their risks for developing type 2 diabetes and take steps to prevent the disease. Nearly 26 million Americans currently have diabetes and ...

ST. JOSEPH, MO--(Marketwire -11/08/11)- Diabetes isn't just a human disease. This November -- American Diabetes Month® -- pet owners should know that the feline members of their families could suffer from the condition, too. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form in the United States and occurs in both cats and people. Feline diabetes, a ...

Les Laboratoires Servier, France (Servier) and Prognomix Inc., Canada (Prognomix) announced today that they have entered into a research and development agreement aimed at identifying novel targets as part of programs meant to develop innovative type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease treatment. This collaboration will rest on the discovery platform developed by Prognomix. This platform comprises ...