Alpha-glucosidase Therapy Center

New research suggests that when combined with lifestyle modification, treatment with the alpha- glucosidase inhibitor, voglibose, may help prevent Type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals with impaired glucose tolerance…

Acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, improves hyperinsulinemia in overweight women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a report in the October issue of Fertility and Sterility.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) have issued an updated consensus statement on the management of hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes.

New research shows that some sweeteners, especially date sugar and dark brown sugars, contain antioxidants that have the potential to control diabetes-linked heart disease and high blood pressure. Some sweeteners used in the study also had the ability to inhibit the activity of a key enzyme related to Type 2 …

Once-daily injections of insulin glargine (Lantus) may control type 2 diabetes as well as multiple injections of insulin lispro (Humalog) and reduce side effects at the same time, researchers found.

Food scientists have found that certain antioxidants found in red wine and tea may help regulate the blood sugar of people with type 2 diabetes by inhibiting the action of alpha-glucosidase that controls the absorption of glucose from the small intestine, and protect the body from complications such as high …

The traditional Indian herbal Salacia oblonga, can be effective for diabetics to lower blood sugars by 23% and insulin responses by 29%, says a new study from the US that helps build the science behind the herb.

U.S. researchers reported that soy yogurt, especially with fruit in it, may help control both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Scientists screened dairy and soy yogurts for properties that could help keep diabetes and hypertension in check, such as the activity level of enzymes that help moderate blood sugar.

Doxazosin appears to work synergistically with acarbose to improve metabolic control in patients with impaired glucose tolerance.