Drug Induced Liver Injuries in Diabetics

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Drug Induced Liver Injuries in Diabetics

 

Los Angeles Times Sunday Report Hidden Risks, Lethal Truths - Warner-Lambert won approval for Rezulin after masking the number of liver injuries in clinical studies. WASHINGTON -- Newly obtained internal documents show that Warner-Lambert Co. executives who promoted the diabetes pill Rezulin masked early indications of the drug's danger to the liver from federal regulators and later delayed sharing information about its lethal toxicity with family doctors. The newly acquired materials show that company management rebuffed employees who questioned liver-injury totals from clinical studies that excluded 38% of the cases. At the time, Warner-Lambert was assuring doctors nationwide that the drug was as safe as a placebo, the harmless pill used as a control in medical testing.The story of the Food and Drug Administration's handling of Rezulin is well known. After the agency gave the drug "fast-track" approval in early 1997, scores of liver-related deaths were linked to the pill.Rezulin was withdrawn from the U.S. market in March 2000. By then, it had generated $2.1 billion in sales for Warner-Lambert. (You can read the full story Hidden Risks, Lethal Truths at the LA Times' website, but you will be required to register - it's free)"The medical establishment works closely with the drug multinationals whose main objective is profits, and whose worst nightmare would be an epidemic of good health. Lots of drugs MUST be sold.In order to achieve this, anything goes: lies, fraud, and kickbacks. Doctors are the principal salespeople of the drug companies. They are rewarded with research grants, gifts, and lavish perks. The principal buyers are the public - from infants to the elderly - who MUST be thoroughly medicated and vaccinated...at any cost! Why do the authorities forbid alternative medicine? Because they are serving the industry, and the industry cannot make money with herbs, vitamins, and homeopathy.They cannot patent natural remedies.That is why they push synthetics. They control medicine, and that is why they are able to tell medical schools what they can and cannot teach." Guylaine Lanctot, M.D "Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced."Nicholas Regush ABCNEWS.com Vaccines Proven To Be Largest Cause of Insulin Dependent Diabetes in ChildrenResults of GLA (gamma linolenic acid) as found in flax oil and evening primore oil supplementation in diabetics truly astounding Stein et al, in their research at the Department of Internal Medicine, Center for Diabetes Research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas have conclusively demonstrated the vital importance of oils that contain the essential Omega three fatty acids.These Omega three's as well as an important Omega six are the EFA's LNA and LA. When we lack them in our diet, we suffer degenerative disease Research shows the role certain beneficial fatty acids may play in preventing or improving cardiovascular complications attributed to diabetes. "Perhaps of equal or greater importance is the role certain beneficial fatty acids may play in preventing or improving cardiovascular complications attributed to diabetes. Buried in the annals of medicine are extremely optimistic studies attesting to these facts. This information has not been widely publicized in the past because fatty acids are naturally occurring nutrients and can not be patented by pharmaceutical companies and sold at exorbitant prices. One such fatty acid, gamma linolenic acid (GLA), is found in nature's most concentrated form as Borage seed oil (24% GLA).The results of GLA supplementation in diabetics are truly astounding, as outlined below.Diabetic neuropathy (a painful nerve disorder resulting from reduced blood flow and subsequent oxygen depravation of the limbs or organs) was reversed in studies conducted by seven medical centers.In a separate, but similar study, 12 patients afflicted with diabetic neuropathy were given 360 mg of GLA daily (the equivalent of two, 1000 mg. Borage oil capsules), while 10 others were given a placebo (inactive substance).After 6 months the GLA group showed statistically significant improvement as compared to the placebo group. In addition, GLA supplementation has been reported to normalize the faulty fatty acid metabolism attributed to diabetes by bypassing the enzyme system responsible for this disorderBy doing so the body's response to inflammation, pain and swelling is stabilized.Arterial muscle tone, responsible for blood pressure and optimal circulation, is also regulated by this system. Animal studies conducted with GLA have revealed the normalization of intercellular sorbitol levels. Another study of Type 1 diabetics cited favorable changes in HDL ("good" cholesterol) and blood platelet adhesiveness In summary, diabetics have been found to possess faulty fatty acid metabolism which may contribute to the cardiovascular complications associated with the disease. Scientific research has established the reduction of certain harmful fats, with the addition of beneficial fatty acids, may offer a significant breakthrough in combating diabetic cardiovascular complications with the potential of significantly lowering health care costs." The study concluded that all diabetics should be considered for a dietary protocol of GLA.Other conditions shown to benefit include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, skin conditions, arthritis, allergies, weight loss, improved behavior of hyperactive children and increased strength of hair and nails.Cited in the book, Super Nutrition For Menopause, written by the renowned nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, is one of the most popular applications of GLA supplementation in the relief of menstrual pain.Sufferers use a maintenance dose up to the seventh day prior to menstruation, then double that dose for the duration of their menstruation. Dietary restrictions of meat, dairy and eggs during this time has also shown to compliment this regiment.Many would agree with Ms. Gittleman's credo in allowing mother nature to cure our ails before relying on synthetic drugs which often come with side effects. The degenerative disease epidemic that wracks the nation came coincidentally with the introduction of engineered fats and oils. It is the type of fats and oils that we consume that is directly correlated to the rise of epidemic degenerative disease;it is not the amount of fats and oils that we eat that causes the problem. It is by chronically consuming the fats and oils that cause degenerative disease that we impair our ability to consume healthy fats and oils. We also impair our ability to consume carbohydrates and thus become Diabetic and Obese" Thomas Smith, author of Insulin: Our Silent Killer Learn more about the health benefits of GLA, flaxseed oil and borage oil and where to purchase JoAnn Guest jgu-DietaryTi- http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Botanicals.htmlhttp://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html