Delhi doctors begin trials for new diabetes drug

NEW DELHI - Doctors in the national capital are conducting clinical trials for a new diabetes drug which has the potential of ridding patients of insulin injections forever.

Benefits of intensive glucose treatment must be weighed against risks

LONDON - Scientists have cautioned that the benefits of intensive glucose therapy for diabetics need to be balanced against the increase in total and cardiovascular disease-related death, increased weight gain, and high risk for severe low blood sugar.