Pass the Lizard Spit

Well, this beats all. I heard on the news the other day that researchers have been using a drug made out of lizard spit to control blood sugar in diabetics. And one of the side-effects is weight loss! The average weight loss in people using this is 18 pounds. Sign me up! I yelled out the back door, "Honey, if you see a lizard out there, catch it for me." What's a little lizard spit between friends and loved ones?

Specifically, though, it has to be the spit of a gila monster lizard, and it's poisonous straight from the lizard, so I guess I won't be swapping spit with a lizard anytime soon. I wonder if my spit would make him gain weight? Who ever thought to even test this? Oh yea, ... there are potential risks of damaging your pancreas with this medication. Oh phooey!

Here's a link to a news report if you'd like to read more about it:

http://www.kfoxtv.com/health/17474201/detail.html

Honestly, I wouldn't risk my pancreas even for 18 pounds. And I'll bet it costs a fortune. All the local lizards are safe.