re: Patient Sues Diabetes Drug Maker

Islander — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:49:20 GMT

Byetta was one of the options offered to me when I was diagnosed with diabetes 18 months ago. I refused, of course...but I was the only one in my "classes" of 18-20 people who was willing to commit to diet and exercise to manage my condition.

I wonder whether the three RNs who facilitated those classes are even aware of the news about Byetta. They certainly were not open to hearing what's wrong with aspartame in diet sodas. All were steeped in the conventional medical model, "The FDA cares about you and your safety," and were not the least interested in opening their minds to other perspectives.