Metformin, marketed under the trade name Glucophage among others, is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Phil Schneiderâs Death. Why Phil Schneider Broke his Oath of Secrecy & Went Public. A Lecture By Phil Schneider: May 1995. Phil Schneider, a very brave man, lost his life due to what appeared to be a military-style execution in January 1996. He was found dead in his apartment with piano wire still wrapped around his neck.
Ron Palillo, who played Arnold Horshack on Kotter, died of an apparent heart attack in Florida on Aug. 14, 2012. He was 63. Palillo's character was known for his phrase, Ooh, ooh! Mr. Kotter! and his distinct laugh. But the actor failed to find fame when the show went off the air in 1979.