Is the diabetes drug Avandia safe?

(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - There are serious concerns about the popular diabetes drug Avandia.

A government review of the drug shows it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure.

Joining us to help explain what it all means, and what you should do if you're taking the drug, or know someone who's taking it is Dr. Martin Abrahamson, Chief Medical Officer, of the Joslin Diabetes Center who is an expert on the treatment of diabetes.