Effect of Anakinra on Insulin Sensitivity in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether anakinra is able to reduce insulin resistance. This will be tested in overweighted type I diabetes mellitus patients, which have no residual beta-cell function. By using this patient group, all positive effects on glycemic control should be the consequence of improved insulin sensitivity.

Timeline

Start

2011-04

Primary completion

2011-09

Completion

2011-12

Drugs

Indications