I was pre-diabetic (insulin resistant) about 2 months ago which is one of the things that got me started on Atkins to bein with. I am now on Chantix approx 4 weeks. I have no depression or other side effects at all. I am getting more blood drawn this week to see if the insulin thing got any better.......if it didn't, I will have to take meds . I sure hope the Chantix doesn't effect insulin. will post results when in.

As to "why take the chance"......I was a bit scared to take it because of all I heard in the news, etc but i figured I would try because smoking 2 packs a day for me was worse than trying this drug. I've tried EVERYTHING out there----I've quit 6 times----I was desparate for help and this drug seems to be doing it for me. I'm glad it is available.