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No link with insulin and health risks

Cowboyjim

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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/246422.php

Long term use of insulin does not put people with diabetes or pre-diabetes at higher risk for heart attack, stroke or cancer, according to a large international study that followed more than 12,500 people in 40 countries over 6 years.

Another finding was that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements (in the form of 1 gm daily capsules) did not reduce heart-related deaths in people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. But the researchers couldn't say if this was also true of a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, since they did not study this effect.


This study was funded by Sanofi who market Lantus.
 
As a lantus user this news does bring some comfort although longer trials are needed before it becomes conclusive, the fact that the study was funded by Sanofi doesn't really bother me.
 
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