Insulin

Animas rebuked for not reporting insulin pump mishaps

January 18, 2012

A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary could face penalties for not reporting incidents where insulin pumps failed to operate, according to a recent letter from the Food and Drug Administration. The correspondence also alleged that Animas Corp. failed to establish an adequate system for reporting medical device mishaps.
 

Study: Inhalable nasal spray slows cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients

September 14, 2011

Insulin nasal spray could delay the decline of cognitive function in those with Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study.
 

Diabetics often skip insulin injections, study finds

January 27, 2010

More than half of all diabetics who also take insulin occasionally skip their doses, according to a new study.
 

Insulin could help seniors grow muscle, study finds

September 28, 2009

A double dose of insulin could help spur muscle growth in the elderly, a new study finds.