Methods and systems for glucose regulation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9333340
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13681581

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Various methods and apparatus for treating a condition associated with impaired glucose regulation in a subject comprising in one embodiment, applying a neural conduction block to a target nerve at a blocking site with the neural conduction block selected to at least partially block nerve pulses. In another embodiment, combinations of down-regulating and or up-regulating with or without pharmaceutical agents are used to treat impaired glucose regulation. In other embodiments, up-regulation or down-regulation of various nerves, such as the vagus and its branches, and the splanchnic is used to modify the production of GLP-1 and GIP, thereby controlling glucose levels. In yet further embodiments, combinations of down-regulating and or up-regulating with or without pharmaceutical agents are used to modify the production of GLP-1 and GIP, to treat impaired glucose regulation.

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  • ENTEROMEDICS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kim, Dennis Dong-won La Jolla, US 10 274
Knudson, Mark B Shoreview, US 157 18590
Thornton, Arnold W Roseville, US 13 640
Tweden, Katherine S Mahtomedi, US 72 7157
Wilson, Richard R Arden Hills, US 68 5389

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