TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE AND ITS IMPACT ON DIABETES DRUG DEVELOPMENT

• Published in: Translational Medicine and Drug Discovery pp. 35 - 61
• Main Authors: Calle, Roberto A., Taylor, Ann E.
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press 31.01.2011
• Subjects: Pharmaceuticals; Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Toiletries

IntroductionType 2 diabetes is one of the largest medical burdens in the United States. At present it is estimated that 23.6 million people in the United States have diabetes (7.8% of the population) of which 5.7 million remain undiagnosed. Of this total, approximately 95% have type 2 diabetes. In a...