Irish-made diabetes drug performs well in global trial

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

Irish-made diabetes drug performs well in global trial
Sat, 07 Jun, 2008 - 01:00

The international study examined the effects of intensive blood glucose (sugar) reduction using the medication.

More than 200,000 Irish people have diabetes, with many more cases going undiagnosed, while 10% of the health budget is spent on diabetes care.

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