Could insulin be used to treat Parkinson’s symptoms?

News

Author: Roisin McCormackPublished: 23 May 2019

Parkinson's LifePrep: Parkinson's LifeCook: Parkinson's LifeServes:

insulin

A US study has found that intranasal insulin, which is commonly used to treat diabetes, may be able to improve Parkinson’s symptoms.

As part of the study, published in scientific journal ‘PLOS ONE’, 14 people with Parkinson’s were administered a daily dose of intranasal insulin for four weeks.

After the four week period, researchers – made up staff from Harvard Medical School, US, and the University of Massachusetts, US – saw an improvement in both the participants motor skills and verbal fluency.

Discussing the trial, the researchers said: “Our study provided preliminary data that suggested an improvement of functional skills after four weeks of daily INI [intranasal insulin] treatment. That paves the way toward a larger cohort study to evaluate long-term safety and potential efficacy of intranasal insulin administration for potential treatment and prevention of functional decline in patients with Parkinson disease”.

To read more on this topic click here.

For more information on the latest Parkinson’s research please visit the EPDA website.


Read more:

Can drinking milk increase the risk of Parkinson’s?

Israeli start-up uses ultrasound waves to treat Parkinson’s

Go Back

Share this story

Comments


Related articles


Salmon-&-mango-salsa

Recipes & Nutrition

Smoked wild king salmon with mango salsa

Salmon grilled with smoking wood chips give the most delicate taste sensati

READ MORE
In-My-Country-Israel

In my country

Powerful partnership promotes Parkinson’s rehab in Jerusalem

A partnership helped to expand exercise and therapy sessions in Jerusalem

READ MORE

Resources & Tools

Five of our favourite apps for people with Parkinson’s

Smartphone apps that help monitor and manage Parkinson's

READ MORE