New Diabetes Drug Poses Major Risks, Panel Says

Review Finds FDA Overlooked Data on Life-Threatening Cardiovascular Effects of Pargluva...

It looks as though one of the drug company's is suffering from a major blow. They have a promising drug but the side effects are, or could kill the type II patient. It seems as though they want to stop a major catastrophe before it could happen. But its a shame that the diabetic could loose a promising drug due to side effects. You can't complain though about the thought of this drug being pulled. It's better for the drug to be pulled than have a major out break of Cardiovascular problems among the diabetic community. So for once they are putting saftey first instead of potential money they could earn. The FDA should of asked for additinal time to Bristol-Myers to do a study on just the cardiovascular problem issue though.

I believe the FDA is falling short when it comes to safety on the drugs they approve. They better watch it because if they keep messing up like this they may find all their jobs replaced with competent workers. Seems like there is a lot of screwups. I admit you can't blame this all on the FDA the drug companies have to take some of the responsibility too. But I just think the FDA is too quick to approve a drug. There must be a certain criteria for them to follow though, and the drug company's must follow it, and maybe even a probation period for the drug, with doctors watching their patient closely. Plus they must stop doctors forcing these new drugs on their patients. It should be volunteer effort. I shouldn't have to go to my doctor fighting to get a older drug that is as good and cheaper. I have had this problem for some time now. I have been refused to change a prescription, take what was offered or nothing at all.

New Diabetes Drug Poses Major Risk

CDC say that diabetes has risen by over 14 percent in the last two years.

Newly released statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) illustrate that diabetes has risen by over 14 percent in
the last two years.  The CDC estimates that 20.8 million Americans - 7
percent of the U.S. population  have diabetes, up from 18.2 million in
2003.  Nearly a third of these Americans are undiagnosed. According to the American Diabetes Association (the Association), the new numbers highlight the growing diabetes epidemic in the United States and reinforce the need for increased research and prevention. The CDC's report also demonstrates the need for all Americans with diabetes to have access to affordable and adequate health care.

"This study confirms what we already know: diabetes is one of this
country's most prolific and deadly diseases," said Robert A. Rizza, MD,
President of the American Diabetes Association. "Diabetes touches all of
us in some way, which is why we must continue to work together to find a
cure for diabetes and to improve the lives of the nearly 21 million
Americans affected by diabetes."
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CDC say that diabetes has risen by over 14 percent in the last two years.

Children With Diabetes Sue School Districts

I told you this would happen!

12-OCT-2005

Children With Diabetes Sue School Districts, State For Assistance; Denial of Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration During the School Day Challenged

Unprecedented Class Action Civil Rights Complaint Filed In Federal Court

(OCTOBER 11, 2005, Oakland, CA) ? Four elementary school-age students, along with the American Diabetes Association, filed an unprecedented civil rights complaint today in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeking class action relief against the California Superintendent of Public Schools, the California Department of Education, members of the California Board of Education, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, the Fremont Unified School District, and their Superintendents and Boards of Trustees. The suit asks the Court to compel public school officials to comply with federal law by providing the assistance that California students with diabetes require to manage their diabetes during the school day.

The complaint alleges that the state and the local districts violate Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal regulations in their failure to ensure the health and safety of public school students with diabetes in Kindergarten through 12th Grade by providing insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, proper care in emergency situations, and other appropriate diabetes care...

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Children With Diabetes Sue School Districts

bird flu pandemic

While people try to make sense of the  bird flu pandemic that may happen in years to come. A few others are trying to figure out whom is most at risk for such a outbreak.  Most of the public is more worried about whom this flu may affect in their family's.  Plus just how many could really die if this flu were to mutate and enter the human chain.

 

I would be more concerned with the elderly, and children.  Third world countries are at high risk also.  But so are the people that are all ready fighting a battle against a disease they already have.  This includes diabetics.  I am sure those that don't have their diabetes in control, or don't even know they have diabetes will be at a higher risk. 

 

Yes those that are more inclined to be in crowds will be at a higher risk than your person that lives by them selves, and doesn't get out that much.  Precautions taken everytime they leave their home, and return home will be a must for everyone.  I just can't imagine how a person that doesn't keep up with the times expects to survive this. 

 

Then of course their are people who don't believe this will even happen unless man is involved in its demise. 

 

It will truly be survival for the fittest, but also for the smartest.

 

Hopefully this wont happen.  I can't imagine living in a town with over half of its occupants gone.  Neither can I imagine loosing loved ones.   Plan now just incase.