THOUSANDS of diabetes sufferers could be saved by an Irish-made medicine which has come through worldwide trials with flying colours.

REIGNING Mr Universe Doug Burns was sprayed with Mace and wrestled to the ground by US police, who mistakenly believed he was intoxicated when the diabetic bodybuilder was actually going through insulin shock.

Luther Vandross is helping to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) from his hospital bed - by inviting friends to record covers of his hits.