the new diabetes drug, Byetta (exenatide), for weight loss
May 2006
People are talking about the new diabetes drug, Byetta (exenatide), for weight loss...even in people who do NOT have diabetes.
It's all over the internet...even though this drug is still investigational in Canada...even for diabetes patients.
Some call it "Gilly" or "Lizzie"...because it's derived from Gila monster, or lizard, saliva.
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