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Weighing the Evidence

A shift in fat distribution from visceral (the internal abdominal area) to subcutaneous (under the skin) could be the reason the insulin sensitizer Actos (pioglitazone) helps to lower blood-glucose levels in people with insulin resistance.

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Weighing the Evidence: Blood Glucose Levels Decrease with Insulin Sensitizer Despite Weight Increase

A shift in fat distribution from visceral (the internal abdominal area) to subcutaneous (under the skin) could be the reason the insulin sensitizer Actos (pioglitazone) helps to lower blood glucose levels in people with insulin resistance.

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A Research Extravaganza

Once again, Diabetes Health has read through more than 2,500 abstracts of research presented at the American Diabetes Association's annual Scientific Sessions and selected a few of the more interesting ones to pass along to you as part of our annual "Research Extravaganza" feature.

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Avandia and ACTOS Hit The Ground Running—Rezulin Competitors Show No Liver Toxicity in Clinical Trials

Two new drugs have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In clinical trials, Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) and ACTOS (pioglitazone hydrochloride) lowered blood sugars an average of 76 mg/dl and 95 mg/dl respectively, when compared to a placebo.

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New Drug for Type 2 Diabetes Shows No Liver Damage

In clinical trials, patients taking ACTOS demonstrated no elevation of their liver enzymes when compared to patients taking a placebo.

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