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Human Insulin: A Double-Blind Clinical Study of Its Effectiveness

Authors: DeWITT E. DeLAWTER MD, JAMES M. Moss MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Over a two-year period, 88 patients were evaluated in a double-blind study of human insulin (recombinant DNA origin) and Iletin II pork insulin. Patient follow-up was done throughout the program by glycohemoglobin assays and self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. The C peptides were studied before and after a test meal of Sustacal. Insulin antibody determinations were made regularly. Dietary management was supervised throughout the study.

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