F.D.A. Votes: Tougher Safety Standards for Diabetes Drugs

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Story Created: Jul 4, 2008 at 5:55 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 4, 2008 at 5:55 PM CDT

Diabetes drug makers will soon face tougher safety standards that could cost manufacturers millions.
The F.D.A. voted that all new diabetes drugs should be studied longer to insure they don't increase risks of heart problems. This after Avandia was found to increase the risks of heart attack.

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