Diabetes Drug Tied to New Deaths (New York Times)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:37:00 GMT

The diabetes drug Byetta was linked to four more deaths in patients with pancreatitis, adding to two deaths announced by federal regulators last week.

Sector roundup: Diabetes drugs, auto suppliers (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:16:04 GMT

Eli Lilly & Co. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. could feel more competitive pressure in the diabetes market as their drug Byetta comes under scrutiny after new patient deaths were reported Tuesday.

Companies report 4 new deaths with diabetes drug (AP via Yahoo! News)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:11:54 GMT

Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Tuesday reported four new deaths in patients taking Byetta, even as the companies tried to shore up the safety profile of their popular diabetes medication.

Aggressive diabetes control in very ill questioned (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:12:35 GMT

An analysis of recent diabetes studies debunks the notion that aggressive blood sugar control of critically ill hospital patients with diabetes can help save lives, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

Diabetes Drug Byetta: 6 Deaths Reported (WebMD)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:49:08 GMT

Six patients taking the type 2 diabetes drug Byetta (exenatide) are now reported to have died after developing pancreatitis.