Acarbose for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

§16§New principles for the treatment of diabetes are described in this volume. Experts present experimental and clinical data on treatment with acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that delays absorption of fast carbohydrates. Toxicologic, pharmacologic and metabolic effects of acarbose are discussed. A concluding section on the future aspects of alpha-glucosidase inhibition offers a fair assessment of therapeutic possibilities. §04§Contents: Introduction.- Experimental Data on Acarbose I.- Experimental Data on Acarbose II.- Posters.- Acarbose in NIDDM.- Posters.- Acarbose in IDDM.- Posters.- Panel Discussion: Future Aspects of -Glucosidase Inhibition.- Subject Index.- Author Index.