Weight-Loss Drug Helps Diabetic Patients

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The ADA's Deeb believes rimonabant may offer new options for diabetics and help tailor treatment to individual needs. "What this does is allow the physician to think about the individual approach to management," he said. "Having choices like this is helpful."

However, Deeb said that he's also concerned about the depression issue with the drug. "I would not give this drug to a patient who was depressed," he said.

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