Metformin is being explored for other health conditions, too. “Because metformin can pass through the bloodstream and into ...

Metformin has been prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar for more than 60 years, but scientists ...

Rutgers scientists found that metformin can blunt many of the metabolic and cardiovascular improvements normally produced by ...

New research now suggests that stopping diabetes drug metformin early may up the risk of developing thinking and memory problems as patients age. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI Millions of people with ...

Overall, the study concludes that metformin may limit some of the vascular and metabolic benefits of exercise, affecting both ...

Experts recommend speaking to a doctor before changing medication routines. A new study suggests metformin, one of the most ...

A Garvan-led clinical trial has found that using a common and inexpensive type 2 diabetes drug reduces insulin needs in type ...

A cheap, century-old medication can improve life for people with type 1 diabetes, according to new research. A clinical trial ...

Metformin is one of the most common medications used to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It works by limiting the amount of glucose your liver releases and helping your cells use more ...

The META-AF trial found fewer recurrences of atrial arrhythmias, a benefit unexplained by weight loss or glycemic control.

A hospital in Thailand created a quick-action dialysis protocol for patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis, a dangerous reaction to a common diabetes drug. The program sharply reduced ...