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New Type2 Diabetes Treatment May Provide A Cure
rusty0101 writes "Over at HealthDay, they have an article noting how a new trial drug for Type2 Diabetes may also help provide a cure to diabetes. Its primary benefit is that it does not have the side effect of causing weight gain; in fact on average people in the trial lost 6.3 lb. Note, this isn't a great way to lose weight, but for many Type 2 diabetics, loosing weight can improve their condition." How comfortable would you be swallowing a drug made from Gila monster spit?
my grandmother had type 2 diabetes and was nowhere near being "fat". Your "fuck em all" attitude works fine in nature, but to some extent humans have removed themselves from that reality. you can bitch and moan but reality trudges onward, research will be done, drugs will be developed, and people who would have otherwise died will live on to reproduce. I agree with your underlying idea/premise, but your apporach and demeanor leave something to be desired.
My aunt had her leg amputated. My father was ill in general, and died because he was lying in the wrong position. If I have to drink Gila semen to survive (my family has a history of Diabetes, and I'm doing everything to make sure I'm not trapped) I'LL DO IT. You'll find that a lot of our stupid little prejudices dissappear when your life is on the line... I just hope that a change in life practices means that I'm not subject to the same stupidities that did in my ancestores.