http://www.practicaldiabetesinternational.com Practical Diabetes International news RSS Feed http://www.practicaldiabetesinternational.com/details/news/761267/Janumet_versus_pioglitazone.html According to results presented at the ADA 70th Scientific Sessions, type 2 diabetes patients who begin initial therapy on MSD's Janumet (sitagliptin / metformin) have significantly improved glycaemic control over 32 weeks compared to patients taking pioglitazone -  a mean reduction of 1.9% in HbA1c with Janumet compared to 1.4% with pioglitazone. 2010-07-23T12:42:00Z http://www.practicaldiabetesinternational.com/details/news/761265/Research_shows_beta_cell_proliferation_after_diabetes_diagnosis.html New research has revealed that insulin-producing beta cells can proliferate in patients recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. 2010-07-23T12:35:00Z http://www.practicaldiabetesinternational.com/details/news/761253/Ultralongacting_insulin_degludec_phase_2_data.html Novo Nordisk has presented phase 2 proof-of-concept data for its investigational insulin degludec, an ultra-long-acting basal insulin, which demonstrated the potential to help achieve glycaemic control when used once-daily or three-times-weekly. 2010-07-23T12:17:00Z http://www.practicaldiabetesinternational.com/details/news/761251/Initiative_on_insulin_safety.html The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has launched a new initiative to support the NHS in reducing harm associated with the unsafe use of insulin products. 2010-07-23T12:13:00Z http://www.practicaldiabetesinternational.com/details/news/282517/DVD_helps_encourage_participation_in_clinical_research.html A resource for those involved in clinical research has been developed by the UK Diabetes Research Network. It’s a website and DVD designed to introduce the world of diabetes clinical research trials and contains footage from both experts in the field as well as patients. 2010-07-22T15:43:00Z