Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Byetta And Weight Loss
October 03, 2008
This is a study to compare the weight-loss effects of twice-daily
Byetta and twice-daily placebo. The study will evaluate overweight
and obese subjects who need Byetta to control their blood sugar.
This national study is currently recruiting patients.
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Expert & Community Posts
By David Mendosa
,
Health Expert
...weight steady, especially if and when I stop taking Byetta or one of the other GLP-1 mimetics...
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By David Mendosa
,
Health Expert
...readers ask most often is, “How are you doing on Byetta now?” The last time I addressed this...
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By David Mendosa
,
Health Expert
...with Your Diabetes Medication. The subtitle, "How Byetta and Other Drugs Can Help You Lose More...
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Health Guide
...2 DiabetesThe American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent
weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Most patients should follow a
diet that supplies at least...
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Weight Loss and MaintenanceEven modest
weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult) approach to
weight loss is reducing calories and...
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There are several different drugs used for
weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances,...
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...the glycemic index, are bad for you.A 2006 review of low-carbohydrate
diets found that they did help
weight loss in the short term. However, while these
diets appeared to lower triglyceride and...
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...lipids, and obesity? With respect to diabetes: how often should I check my blood sugar? What would a
weight loss down to an ideal weight do for me? What medicines should I take? How often should...
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Related News
October 02, 2008
A reader asks doctors at the Mayo Clinic if there is a medication for Type 2 diabetes that also helps with weight loss. Dr. Maria Collazo-Clavell...
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October 02, 2008
Dr. Michael Hecht addresses a reader's questions about the weight loss associated with the diabetes drug Byetta. The patient, who has experienced...
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July 17, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) Is the pen mightier than the spoon? One new study indicates when it comes to losing weight it's a very effective tool. According...
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August 04, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to weight-loss diets, one size does not fit all. A two-year trial comparing three diets suggests different...
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December 12, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some people need extra motivation to lose weight. New research shows cash could help people achieve short-term weight loss....
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