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SPECIAL REPORT: American Diabetes Assn. 61st Annual Sessions.(industry product development information)

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Approximately 16 million Americans have diabetes, a set of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels resulting from defects in the body's ability to produce and/or use insulin. Some 20 to 30 million more have impaired glucose tolerance, a potentially pre-diabetic condition. Diabetes can lead to severely debilitating or fatal complications, including blindness, kidney disease, and a two to four times greater risk of heart disease and stroke. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death by disease in the U.S., and incidence of the disease is increasing alarmingly, both in the U.S. and Europe.

The recent scientific sessions of the American Diabetes Association showcased some new drugs and some new ways to deliver old ones.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. (59 S.R. 10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936-1005; Tel: 973/503-7500) announced plans to conduct the largest clinical trial to date on the prevention of type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The NAVIGATOR (Nateglinide And Valsartan in Impaired Glucose Tolerance Outcomes Research) trial will investigate whether the oral antidiabetic agent Starlix (nateglinide) or the high blood pressure…

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