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A diabetes pill developed by Bristol-Myers (BMY) and AstraZeneca (AZN) was effective in a Phase...

  • Sunday, June 26, 2011, 5:35 AM ET
    A diabetes pill developed by Bristol-Myers (BMY) and AstraZeneca (AZN) was effective in a Phase III study, although the trial produced increased cases of bladder and breast cancers. The drug, dapagliflozin, is set to be reviewed by an FDA advisory committee in July.
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  • This is ridiculous. Forget about pills. Go on a low/no carb/sugar/alkohol 500 - 700 cal diet for an extended period and exercise modestly. That has resolved sustainably all of my cholesterol/ diabetes/ high blood/ high weight problems that I was carrying with me for at least 20 years. Realize that pills are taken mostly to continue with unsound eating and drinking habits. But they dont resolve the underlying problem.
    26 Jun 2011, 09:03 AM Reply Like
  • You are correct but in situations where the pancreas' ability to produce insulin has been destroyed by years of poor habits some folks have no choice. But good advice for those in early stages of disease.
    26 Jun 2011, 12:16 PM Reply Like
  • why is a something that knowingly is causing cancer even being considered for further study?
    26 Jun 2011, 01:50 PM Reply Like
  • Have you ever heard of the big pharma lobby ?
    26 Jun 2011, 01:53 PM Reply Like
  • The 'chance' of getting cancer may be more attractive than the certainty of dying. Just a guess.
    27 Jun 2011, 12:59 AM Reply Like
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    26 Jun 2011, 03:41 PM Reply Like
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