Diabetes Drugs Go Head-to-Head in Study
MedicineNet.com - 49 minutes agoTitle: Diabetes Drugs Go Head-to-Head in Study Category: Health News Created: 12/3/2009 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2009
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Title: Diabetes Drugs Go Head-to-Head in Study Category: Health News Created: 12/3/2009 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2009
QI take glucosamine for my joints. I heard that diabetes is a risk with glucosamine. Is that true? AAsk your doctor or health care provider. Glucosamine is considered a supplement, and isn't regulated like conventional medications.
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