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Amylin Is Making a Comeback: Why This Forgotten Hormone Is Back in the Spotlight

Medical illustration showing amylin hormone activity alongside insulin therapy, highlighting next-generation amylin-based treatments for diabetes and obesity.

For years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have dominated conversations about diabetes and obesity treatment. However, another hormone is quietly returning to the spotlight. Amylin diabetes therapy is making a comeback as researchers develop a new generation of drugs designed to improve blood glucose control and support weight management. Amylin …

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Could “Smart” Insulin End Hypoglycemia? The Race Toward Glucose-Responsive Therapy

Illustration of glucose-responsive insulin technology showing a smart insulin vial, syringe, blood glucose monitor, and molecular structures representing glucose-activated insulin therapy.

For more than a century, insulin has saved millions of lives. Yet despite remarkable advances in diabetes technology, one major challenge remains: preventing hypoglycemia while maintaining excellent glucose control. That is why researchers are developing glucose-responsive insulin, often called “smart” insulin. Instead of delivering a fixed amount of insulin regardless …

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Where Do GLP-1 Drugs Fit in Modern Diabetes Treatment? Rethinking the Therapy Algorithm

GLP-1 injection pen with glucometer, pancreas and heart models representing modern diabetes treatment algorithm

Managing type 2 diabetes today can feel like solving a moving puzzle. With so many therapies available, how do clinicians decide what comes next? GLP-1 therapies have become a key part of today’s diabetes treatment algorithm, helping providers balance glucose control, cardiovascular risk, and patient preferences. As treatment options evolve, …

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