New class of diabetes drugs

#1 tedsez

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Posted 14 June 2006 - 12:56 AM

According to this article, DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase-4) inhibitors -- which apparently reduce blood sugar with no side effects -- will soon be available for people who have or are at risk for diabetes.

http://news.yahoo.co...iabetes_drugs_1

Any potential for life-extending effects here?

On a related note, I'd be interested to hear about anyone who's been taking metformin for a year or more. What has your experience been (pro or con)?

#2 Guest_da_sense_*

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Posted 15 June 2006 - 10:31 AM

I've hear bad stuff about metformin (bad sides). But I think new generation of diabetes drugs will be main life extension drugs. Basically better insulin management - longer life span

#3 opales

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Posted 15 June 2006 - 10:35 AM

MR's assesment of metformin can be found here, this regards concomitant use of metformin and R-ALA though:

http://www.cron-web....ts-guide-5.html

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