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I like to find out new ideas or medications to help treat diabetes, so I am always looking for new articles. I found one today and decided to share these upgrades. We can always take advantage of new developments.

The first is flexible insulin therapy. What this means is newer insulins to match the way a pancreas works so diabetics have more flexibility in what and when they eat. Low blood sugars will also be less common in the past. There are other benefits such as lower A1C levels and fewer complications. However, the diabetic will have to do at least 4 tests a day and have a bigger commitment to adjusting insulin doses.

There are now 6 classes of oral medications for type 2 diabetics. Januvia helps regulate blood sugars by stimulating production of insulin in response to a meal and reduces the release of glucose by the liver. There is also a combination pill. Many diabetics have to take a variety of pills to do the job of controlling blood sugars.

HumaPen is the first digital pen insulin dispenser. This pen has memory, tracking time and dosage data  for insulin injections. Lantus SoloStar is prefilled and disposable for once daily 24 hour insulin injections. These are more costly than vials and syringes. Infusers are inserted near the abdomen. A small opening in the skin is created for injecting the insulin. This is taped and covered and remains in place for 72 hours. Infusers are not recommended to be used with combination insulins.

Hopefully in the near future there will be a cure, a miracle drug, or at least an easier way to deal with diabetes.