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.
Story highlights. Actor James Avery, who played the beloved Uncle Phil on the hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died, his publicist said Wednesday. He was 68. The cause of death was complications from open-heart surgery, said his manager, Toni Benson.