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October 16, 2007

New Warning for Popular Diabetes Drug
The FDA has reported 30 post-marketing cases of acute pancreatitis
in patients taking Byetta, a drug used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes.
Pancreatitis can be a life-threatening condition.
 Read WebMD's report on this news and be sure to discuss your concerns
and questions with your doctor.

Related WebMD Reading & Resources
 WebMD's Diabetes Health Center
 WebMD's Guide to Diabetes
 Pancreatitis: What You Should Know
 Diabetes Treatment & Care
 Do Newest Diabetes Drugs Work? (WebMD News -- July 10, 2007)
 Drug Helps Lower Blood Sugar (WebMD News -- April 2, 2007)