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African American Woman Tests Blood Sugar

"There is an important role for these medications," he said. "I am probably one of the last doctors who is still supporting the use of these medications."

Zonszein said he starts patients on Actos in combination with other drugs such as metformin to aggressively lower blood sugar. Patients, however, need to know the risks, he said.

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