This is from the Atkins website on the supplements page:

http://atkins.com/Archive/2001/11/30-66319.html


At the bottom, it says:

"A Prescription Drug Worth Considering
Dr. Atkins always looks for natural options before turning to pharmaceuticals. However, one currently available drug works to overcome insulin resistance, and to the extent that it's successful, lowers both blood sugar and insulin levels. This is Metformin, which also has positive effects for weight loss and can improve blood lipid levels. If you have diabetes, you may want to ask your doctor to consider "

Endorsed by Dr A himself.