Metformin is a trusted treatment for type 2 diabetes, but some people are being prescribed the drug for weight loss. (Getty Images) But what exactly does metformin do, and is it effective for weight ...

Metformin is particularly effective for people with diabetes or prediabetes who have obesity and have difficulty managing their blood sugar through lifestyle changes alone. Metformin is a widely used ...

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar ...

In a previous mouse study, the same research team found a protein in the brain called Rap1, which impacted how glucose is ...

Drugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Drugs already taken by millions of ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways Metformin helps control blood sugar by reducing glucose absorption, production, and increasing insulin sensitivity.Metformin is a popular first ...

Share on Pinterest Metformin, a common medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, may also help reduce the viral reservoir in people living with HIV who are undergoing antiretroviral therapy. Francis ...

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). The findings ...

The landscape of diabetes management is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Groundbreaking research has uncovered surprising cardiovascular benefits tied to modern medications, offering new hope ...

“Metformin blunted that observation, suggesting one type of exercise intensity is not better either with the drug for blood vessel health.” Since 2006, medication and lifestyle changes have been ...

Most newly treated patients with type 2 diabetes exhibit suboptimal medication persistence, which is associated with higher risk of hospitalization and increased medical costs. Objectives: Medication ...

Among adults with type 2 diabetes who started noninsulin second-line therapy, most modified treatment within 1 year. Discontinuation was by far the most common modification. Objectives: To describe ...