It’s been a long time coming. Avandia, the controversial diabetes pill, has finally been pulled off European pharmacy shelves due to its heart attack risk for the majority of people. The US Food & Drug Adminstration (FDA) did not follow suit by banning Avandia, but they placed strict restrictions on its use. Doctors should only prescribe Avandia as a last-resort if other medications can’t control blood sugar and will be required to document that their patients are eligible and have been briefed on its risks. If you are currently taking Avandia, check with your doctor to determine whether you should continue it or not.