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Night-time oral insulin therapy

US7384914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2004
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for protection of a mammal that has impaired glucose tolerance or early stage diabetes mellitus from developing overt or insulin dependent diabetes comprises administering an orally effective dose of a pharmaceutical formulation comprising insulin at nighttime, e.g., at or shortly before bedtime.

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