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Evidence reinforces efficacy, tolerability of Galvus as once-daily oral option in Type 2 Diabetes

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, January 1st, 2007

New data show that Galvus (vildagliptin), an investigational once-daily oral medicine for patients with type 2 diabetes, significantly reduced blood sugar levels in people age 65 and older - a growing group of patients with this progressive disease who can be difficult to treat with existing oral therapies.

Pooled analyses from a number of Phase III studies showed significant improvements in blood sugar control among patients in this age group when treated with Galvus without the increased risk of side effects that often limits more aggressive treatment in these patients.

The efficacy of once-daily dosing for Galvus monotherapy was also highlighted...

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