Diabetes News – Newsletter for December 3, 2010

Merck to buy SmartCells Inc. to provide new improved Insulin

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. has decided to buy insulin producer private firm, SmartCells Inc. in an enormous amount that may exceed $500 million. SmartCells is producing a special kind of insulin that will lower the risk of low blood sugar compared to standard insulin and improve control over both …. Original article  : Merck to buy SmartCells Inc. to provide new improved Insulin.