FDA recently approved a new injectable drug to help control blood sugar in adult patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It's called Symlin, or pramlintide acetate, and it's manufactured by Amylin Pharmaceuticals. Symlin is used in addition to insulin to help reduce postprandial blood sugar levels in patients who can't achieve adequate control despite optimal insulin therapy. Tighter control of blood sugar may help reduce the risk of long-term renal, cardiovascular and ocular events in …

FDA recently approved a new injectable drug to help control blood sugar in adult patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It's called Symlin, or pramlintide acetate, and it's manufactured by Amylin Pharmaceuticals. Symlin is used in addition to insulin to help reduce postprandial blood sugar levels in patients who can't achieve adequate control despite optimal insulin therapy. Tighter control of blood sugar may help reduce the risk of long-term renal, cardiovascular and ocular events in …